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COMMITTEE/BOARD MINUTES 1984
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
February 1, 1984 (UMASS Boston)
April 4, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
May 16, 1984 (UMASS Worcester)
June 6. 1984 (UMASS Boston)
August 8, 1984 (Waltham Experiment Station , Waltham, MA)
September 12, 1984 (UMASS Boston)
October 3, 1984 (UMASS Amherst)
December 5, 1984 (UMASS Boston)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
March 19, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
May 16, 1984 (Medical Sciences Building, Worcester, MA)
May 22, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
July 16, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
September 12, 1984 (UMASS Boston)
September 17, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
November 19, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & FINANCE
March 28, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
May 23, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
August 1, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
September 12, 1984 (UMASS Boston)
September 26, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
November 14, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
December 5, 1984 (Harbor Campus, Boston, MA)
COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
November 7, 1984 (Park plaza Hotel, Boston, MA)
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
March 21, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
April 4, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
May 30, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
July 25, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
September 19, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
November 28, 1984 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
COMMITTEE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
October 15, 1984 (Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA)
December 5, 1984 (UMASS Boston)
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES O* 1 THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
February 1, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Chancellor's Conference Room
Administration Building
University of Massachustts/Boston
ATTENDANCE: Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Vice Chairman
Robsham; Trustees Allen, Baldwin, Caruso, Knowles, Kurzman,
Reeves, Sweeney and Troy; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Trustees Absent: Trustees Carlin and Costin
University Administration : President Knapp; Treasurer Brand;
Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal
Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr.
Kelley, Associate Vice President for Human Resources; Ms.
Willits, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources; Mr.
Searson, General Counsel; Mr. Saudek, Budget Director
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Professor Gibson, Faculty Rep-
resentative; Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chancellor for Administration and
Finance; Dr. IVkdson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Professor Schmidt, Faculty
Representative; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor for Administration
and Finance
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance; Ms. Dallmeyer, Student
Representative
Guest : Attorney Gol dings, Building Authority
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m. and
welcomed the members of the Board of Trustees, various staffs
and all interested parties to the first meeting of 1984 •
The Board then considered and approved the minutes of the Approval of
December 6, 1983 meeting as written. It was moved, seconded and Minutes of
Prior Meeting
VOTED : To approve the minutes of the December 6,
1983 Board of Trustee meeting.
Chairman Quinn began his report by expressing the continued Chairman's
interest by the Board of Trustees in the enhancement or de- Report
velopment to a representative capacity of the intercollegiate
aihletic programs at the Boston and Amherst campuses. There
was a consensus and growing interest on the part of the Board
that whatever courses are taken and whatever the level of
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President's
Report
UM/Boston--
Chancellor's
Report
collegiate athletics was agreed upon, it ought to be in a
representative capacity. Chairman Quinn requested the President
and Chancellors to advise the Trustees if a more formal direc-
tion needs to he pursued in this matter.
Chairman Quinn reported that the usual procedure for seeking
applicants for positions had heen followed in the search for a
Secretary to the Board of Trustees. As a result there was one
application by Miss Cynthia Rich. The Trustees then considered
the following motion.
MOVED: To appoint Miss Cynthia Rich as the
Administrative Secretary.
After the motion was seconded, Trustee Sweeney moved that
the motion be tabled for further consideration. It was then
moved, seconded and, on roll call,
VOTED: To table the matter for further
consideration.
Chairman Quinn concluded his report by mentioning that
there had been an earlier meeting with Chancellor Duff concern-
ing the Trustees relationship with the Board of Regents and its
Chancellor and "that a desire had been expressed to continue
these meetings.
President Knapp gave a brief summary of the Capital Outlay
budget which in his opinion is the first major step in re-
building the facilities of the University. The total budget
was roughly 32.5 million dollars and it is the first Capital
Outlay budget approved in four years. He stated that he sees
it as laying the ground work for some major steps for not simply
the physical plant but academic programs as well. He also
stated that he was sending to the Trustees a written Legisla-
tive report on ihe operating budget, the capital outlay budget
and the amendment to the Building Authority law. Further, he
stated that this year had been one of the most successful years
in terms of legislative results. This and the actions concern-
ing the collective bargaining agreements, in his judgment, set
the framework which will permit the university to take some of
the steps forward which are in the long range plan. It is his
hope that this year will be as successful.
Chancellor Corrigan reported that the Boston campus was in
the midst of celebrating its twentieth anniversary, and the
College of Public and Community Service was celebrating its
tenth anniversary. Also Robert Coles, a well-known
psychologist and author, from Harvard will become the first
distinguished professor. At UMass Boston, staff of the
University played an important role in preparing the document
of Boston's financial concerns.
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In response to Chairman Ouinn's remarks concerning inter-
collegiate athletics, Chancellor Corrigan remarked that since
reorganization there has been a significant increase to
twenty-two sports teams on the Boston campus.
Chancellor Duffey informed the Board that the second se-
mester had begun and based on pre-regis tra tion and paid re-
gistrants, it was anticipated that the Spring enrollments will
be the highest in the history of the campus, final figures are
not available until mid-February. He stated that the high
spring enrollment has put a greater demand on campus housing,
but it was anticipated that more room should become available
due to no-shows and early leaves.
Since his last report, the campus has received several
gifts and was awarded grants including $297,000 from the Fxxon
Fducational Foundation, which allows the University to purchase
hardware at a substantial discount as a participant in Digi-
tal's PACE program ^ Partners for the Advancement of Computers)
and a mainframe and ten terminals from IBM amounting to 2.2
million dollars. An alumnus Palph O'Brien, Chairman of Mohawk
Data, contributed a half million dollars of equipment to the
Management School. He also announced the joint award of the
Ford High Polymer Physics Prize of the American Physics Society
to two members at the University for their pioneering research
in the area.
UM/ Amherst —
Chancellor's
Report
Chancellor Duffey mentioned that he participated in an
exhibition as part of Black History Month at the State House in
Doric Hall of the papers of ¥. F, Dubois. It is the campuses'
privilege to have custody of these papers.
Chancellor Tranquada reported chat the campus had the same
number of admissions applications as last year. This year's
first year class for the first time in the history of the
school got through all of their classes without a single member
having an academic failure in any subject. It was announced
that the search process for a Dean of the Graduate Nursing
School is proceeding well and it was expected that at the April
meeting an announcement will be made with regard to that
position.
Chancellor Tranquada announced with pleasure awards,
Fellowships, and appointments to National Foundations recently
given to members of the Medical School.
Trustee Knowles then gave the report of the January 25,
1984 meeting of the Committee on Budget and financial Affairs.
Trustees Knowles and Kurzman briefly reviewed and answered
questions about the projects within the purview of the Building
Authority as well as the financing. It was then moved,
seconded and
UM/Worcester-
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University
of Massachu-
setts
Building
Authority
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
RESOLVED: Whereas the University of Massachusetts
Building Authority (the Authority) is
authorized by Chapter 773 of the Acts of
I960, as amended, among other things, to
provide dormitories, dining commons
and other buildings and structures for
the use of the University of Massachu-
setts (the University), its students,
staff and their dependents and certain
organizations related to the Univer-
sity, and with the prior written
approval of the Trustees, to issue its
notes or bonds for the purpose of
refunding bonds theretofore issued by
it and then outstanding; and
Whereas the Authority has heretofore
undertaken projects which have pro-
vided dormitories, dining commons and
other buildings and structures for the
use of the University, its students,
staff and their dependents and certain
related organizatins and has issued
its bonds to finance such projects,
some of which bonds are currently
outstanding; and
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Whereas in the judgment of the
Trustees it is necessary and in the
best interests of the University,
its students, staff and their de-
pendents and said organizations ihat
the Authority inititate a project to
include substantial remodelling and
the doing of other work upon the
buildings and structures included in
the projects hitherto undertaken by
the
Authority; and
Whereas in order to provide revenues
to make possible the financing of
such new project it is necessary
that the outstanding bonds of the
Authority be refunded;
1. David C. Knapp, President of the University, be and he
hereby is authorizd in the name and on behalf of the Trustees
to make a written request of the Authority that the Authority
undertake a project consisting of the rehabilitation, remodell-
ing and doing of other work upon the dormitories, dining
commons and other buildings and structures heretofore provided
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by the Authority at the Amherst campus of the Unversity so as
to accomplish certain necessary renovations and to bring said
buildings and structures into reasonable compliance with
current code requirements and regulations including, but not
limited to, fire projections, access for the handicapped,
safety, energy, conservation, absestos removal, security, and
the like;
2. Said David C. Knapp be and he hereby is authorized in
the name and on behalf of the Trustees to make a written re-
quest of the Authority that the Authority undertake a project
consisting of renovation and improvement of and additions to
the indoor athletic facility known as the Curry Hicks Cage at
the Amherst campus of the University;
3. Said David C. Knapp be and he hereby is authorized in
the name and on behalf of the Trustees to make a written re-
quest of the Authority that the Authority undertake a project
consisting of the acquisition by lease from the Commonwealth of
parking facilities at the Medical Center and planning and con-
struction thereon of garage facilities to provide parking faci-
lities for approximately 1,500 vehicles and of surface parking
for approximately 300 vehicles, in addition to remaining sur-
face parking facilities;
4. The projects to be undertaken by the Authority in ac-
cordance with the requests authorized to be made by the pre-
ceding sections of this resolution may in the discretion of the
Authority be undertaken separately or together for financing
purposes;
5. The issuance by the Authority of bonds for the purpose
of refunding all of the bonds heretofore issued by the
Authority and now outstanding be and the same hereby is
approved, and David C. Knapp, President of the University, be
and he hereby is authorized in the name and on behalf of the
Trustees to approve in writing the issuance by the Authority of
bonds for such refunding purpose; and
6. David C. Knapp, President of the University, and all
other officers of the University be and they are and each act-
ing singly is authorized and directed to request the Com-
missioner of Administration and the Chancellor of the Board of
Regents of Higher Education to approve in writing the under-
taking by the Authority of the projects, requests for which are
hereby authorized, and to do such other things and to take such
other action as to the officer or officers so acting shall, as
conclusively evidence by their taking the action hereby
authorized, seem necessary or desirable to be done or taken to
carry in effect the matters hereby authorized.
In recognition of the efforts of Trustee Kurzman, Trustee
Sweeney moved and the Board approved the following
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
UM/Building
Authority
Fees
RESOLVED: To put on "the record the thanks and
acknowledgement of gratitude of the
Board of Trustees for the dedicated
and competent efforts of Trustee
Stanton Kurzman as the Board's
representative to the University of
Massachusetts Building Authority; and
further, to authorize the President to
to issue a letter to Trustee Kurzman
signed by the Chairman of the Board
on behalf of the Board of Trustees to
commerate this most memorable and
successful effort on behalf of the
University of Massachusetts.
The next item was the establishment of fees relating to the
costs for the bonds at the Amherst and Worcester campuses.
Without discussion, it was then moved, seconded and
VOTED; Beginning in Fiscal Year 1986, there
shall be a single, mandatory fee to
be paid by all full time students and
other students attending the Amherst
campus, as determined by the Board of
Trustees, for the purpose of funding
debt service and other costs of all
Authority bond issues at the Amherst
campus.
and,
VOTED:
Further, debt service for the
authority bond issues for the par-
king facilities at th Medical Center
shall be financed by user fees to be
paid by employees, students, visi-
tors and patients on the Worcester
campus.
and further,
UM/Medical
VOTED:
To
School —
an
Center for
So
Health and
Fitness
and ,
(Doc. T84-
010)
VOTED:
To
establish the Center for Health
and Fitness at the University Medical
ol as described in Doc. T84-010.
establish the Student Revenue
Operations Trust ^und at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts Medical
School, which self-supporting trust
fund shall have at its purpose the
control of revenue producing ser-
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vices of student operations; and earnings in
excess of direct ex- penses will be used to
support stu- dent social, cultural and pro-
fessional development programs (Doc. T84-011)
and further,
VOTED:
To authorize members of the Group
Practice Plan at the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester to parti-
cipate in the Short-Term Loan Pro-
gram as set forth in Doc. T84-012,
as a fringe benefit of said Plan
pursuant to th Board vote of May 4,
1977 which established the fringe
benefit program.
UM/Medical
School —
Student Revenu
Operations
Trust Fund
(Doc. T84-
011)
UM/Worcester —
Group Practice
Plan Short-Ter
Loan Program
(Doc. T84-
012)
and ,
VOTED:
To approve the Policy for Funding
Less Costly Alternative Sites for
Medical Education Programs as set
forth in Doc. T84-013-
and further,
VOTED: To approve, subject to the FY1984
Appropriation Act and any successor
legislation, the Policies and Pro-
cedures for awarding Overscale
Salaries at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Worcester as set forth
in Doc. T84-015.
and ,
VOTED: To approve the personnel action for
David P. Kraft, Executive Director
of Health Services at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst, con-
tained in Doc. T84-009, Addendum 1.
and further,
VOTED: To approve the personnel action for
Robert H. Brand, Treasurer of the
University, contained in Doc.
T84-014, Addendum 1.
Trustee Troy gave the report of the January 19 1984 Com-
mittee on Academic and Student Affairs. It was moved,
seconded and
UM/Worcester-
Sites for
Medical Edu-
cation
Training
Programs
(Doc. T84-
013)
UM/Worcester-
Policies for
Awarding
Overscale
Salaries
(Doc. T84-
015)
UM/Amherst —
Personnel
Action
(Doc. T84-
009, Add. I)
University
Administration
Personnel
Action
(Doc. T84-
014, Add. I)
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UM/Boston
Name Change
Dept. of
Mathematical
Sciences
(Doc. T84-
002)
UM/Amherst —
Postponement
of Sabbatical
Leave
(Doc. T84-
008)
and
VOTFD: To change the name of the Department
of Mathematical Sciences at the
University of Massachusetts at
Boston to the Department of Mathe-
matics and Computer Science;
further, to rename the BA and BS in
Mathematics (Computer Science Track)
as the BA and BS in Computer Sci-
ence, and the MA in Computer Science
as the MS in Computer Science.
(Doc. T84-002).
VOTED: To postpone for one year, the re-
quirement that Michael Best return
to the University for one year on
completion of his sabbatical leave;
further, to grant Professor Best a
leave without pay for the academic
year 1984-1985 under the conditions
set forth in Doc. T84-008.
UM/Amherst—
Graduation
Lists
(Doc. T84-
001)
Annual
Report on
Admissions
and Student
Affairs
(Doc. T84-
007)
and further ,
VOTED to approve the February, 1984 Con-
tinuing Education Graduation List at
th University of Massachusetts at
Amherst contained in Doc. T84-001,
subject to the completion of all
requirements as certified by the
Recorder of the campus.
The last item discussed was the annual report on Admissions
and Student Affairs. Trustee Troy reported that all institu-
tions are concerned about the problem of shrinking numbers of
high school graduates. It was estimated that over the next
ten years there will be a forty percent decrease in Massachu-
setts and the Northeast. So far at the Boston and Amherst
campuses comparing 1982 applications to those of 1983 at Am-
herst it went from 13,744 to 16,819 and at Boston from 2,604 to
3,252. At Amherst, however, there still exists the problem of
finding places for students in high demand areas such as man-
agement, computer science and engineering. Students
wishing to enter those fields have to seek alternate majors and
some do not enter when they cannot find a place in the field
that interests them the most. This effects transfer applicants
especially because the University draws the largest number of
transfer students of any institution in New England. The
University minority enrollment has increased significantly
especially at Amherst and out-of-state applications remain
high. At Worcester there is a slight falling off in
applications and that is part of the national trend. The edu-
cational preparation of students has also improved. The com-
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bined SAT scores are up three points at Boston and 20 points at
Amherst. This is above the national average as well as above
the recently recommended status of the Board of Regents.
There has been an increase in federal and state funding for
financial aid but that is not as rosy as it sounds. For ex-
ample, on the federal level, grant money is often replaced with
loan money, a stricter needs test is applied, and the Pell
grants now demand stricter guidelines. At Amherst, Pell grants
were cut back and 1360 fewer students were eligible for the
grants. At Boston, our ability to meet student need has de-
creased from seventy percent of need to fifty percent in FY
1983* There is a problem and if it is not resolved through
finding other sources to make up for these declines for funding
the admissions and enrollment picture will be effected later.
The next item of business was the report of the Executive
Committee, the items of the Executive Committee were taken by
the Board as a Committee of the Whole.
It was moved , seconded and
VOTED; To approve the minutes of the
November 16, and Pec ember 21, 1983
meetings of the Hospital Management
Board at the University of Massachu-
setts at Worcester. (Poc. T84-005)
Chairman Quinn asked for a motion to go into Executive
Session to discuss the awarding of Honorary Pegrees, Collective
Bargaining agreements, and the compensation package for non-unit
employees. It was moved, seconded and, on roll call,
Minutes of
the Hospital
Management
Board
(Doc. T84-
005)
Executive
Session
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The time was 3:20 p.m.
At 3:40 p.m. the Board came out of Executive Session,
was then moved , seconded and
VOTEP: To establish the Affirmative Action
Review Committee which committee
shall have as its charge the com-
piling of a report for Board con-
sideration with respect to the
following matters — A review of the
Affirmative Action Plans of the
University as such plans relate to
personnel, appointments, student
enrollment and retention, consultant
contracts, collective bargaining
contracts, tenure appointments,
minority promotional opportunities
It
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Action Reviev
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and other applicable areas.
Particular attention is to be given
to the effectiveness of the present
affirmative action policy; com-
pliance efforts over the past five
years and anticipated goals for the
future. Consideration should also
be given to the efforts being made
in these areas by other major uni-
versities.
A review of the present organization
of Affirmative Action Offices
throughout the University, with
special emphasis on opportunities
for University- wide cooperation in
such areas as consultant contracts,
student recruitment, purchasing and
contracting.
A review of the advisability of
recommendingg to the full Board the
formation of a standing committee to
provide permanent oversight of poli-
cies and operations of the Univer-
sity Affirmative Action and per-
sonnel plans to insure compliance
with said plans.
The review committee shall be made
up of three members of the Board,
the Affirmative Action Officers from
the three campuses who shall be
without voting powers, and a seventh
person to be named by the Chair of
the Board. The committee will re-
port to the Board within ninety days
of its establishment.
Trustee Beeves commended Ms. Willits, Assistant Vice
President for Human Besources; Mrs. Booker, Affirmative
Action Officer at Worcester; Ms. Johnson, Affirmative Action
Officer at Amherst; and Ms. Gant. Affirmative Action Officer
at Boston for compiling the information he requested.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To award honorary degrees to those
individuals agreed upon in executive
session and to instruct the Chan-
cellor of the University of Massa-
chusetts at Worcester to proceed
with the necessary arrangements.
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and ,
VOTED:
To approve, subject to the con-
currence of the Board of Regents,
the compensation package for non-
unit classified and professional
employees set forth in Doc. T84-004
and further,
VOTED: To approve, subject to the con-
currence of the Board of Regents,
the collective bargaining agreement
between the MSP/^SU/MTA/NEA con-
tained in Doc T84-003. Approval is
conditioned upon ratification by the
Union membership.
and ,
VOTED: to approve, subject to the con-
currence of the Board of Regents,
the collective bargaining agreement
between the Massachusetts Nurses
Association contained in Doc. T84-
017. Approval is conditioned upon
ratification by the Union membership.
and further,
VOTED: To appoint Miss Cynthia A. Rich as
the Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees.
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Collective
Bargaining
Agreements
Appointment
of Admini-
strative
Secretary
John F. Miller
Deputy Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
March 19, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth'Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Knowles, Robsham and Troy; Ms. Rich, Secretary, and Mr. Miller,
Deputy Secretary
University Administration: President Knapp ; Ms. Katz, Associate
Counsel; Mr. Kelley, Associate Vice President for Human
Resources; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and
Fiscal Affairs, Dr. Smith, Vice President For Academic Affairs
Mr. Searson, General Counsel; Mr. Saudek, Budget Director; Mr.
Solomon, Executive Assistant to the President.
UM /Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM /Boston : Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada, Ms. Wyatt, Vice Chancellor
and Hospital Director.
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was the Hospital Management
Board minutes. There was a brief discussion of item four in the
January 18 minutes concerning the recommendation that at future
contract negotiations with the MNA the University of
Massachusetts be represented by legal counsel. The concern
raised was that this could be interpreted as outside counsel.
The consensus was that this recommendation be taken by the
Committee as advisory in determining its future position in
negotiations. It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve
the minutes of the January 18, 1984
meeting of the Hospital Management
Board, with the exception of Item
Item 3 of said minutes and the
minutes of the February 15, 1984
meeting. (Doc. T84-020)
Chancellor Tranquada briefly outlined the formation of a
private, non-profit and tax-exempt corporation to serve as a
holding company to support the University Hospital. Ms. Wyatt
explained that to maintain economic viability it was essential
EXECUTIVE
3/19/84 to establish a subsidiary which would serve as a holding company
for a system of non-profit and for-profit corporations organized
to pursue new ventures including but not limited to Health
Maintenance Organizations, Surgical Day Care Centers, and
Preferred Provider Organizations. The objectives of the
formation of the new corporation are to protect and develop the
existing referral patient bases and to diversify the revenue
sources. Chancellor Tranquada stated that there is pending
legislation which if approved would require any reorganization
to be subject to a determination of need. The action before the
Committee would perserve options available to the University.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board
establish a private, non-profit
and tax-exempt corporation with the
capacity to serve as a holding
company for a system of non-profit
and for-profit entities organized to
pursue new ventures for the purpose
of assisting the University of
Massachusetts and the Teaching
Hospital, as more fully described in
Doc. T 84- 021, provided, however,
that (1) the Trustees shall approve
any loan, pledge, or other transfer
of funds from any University trust
fund to any such corporation or
entity, (2) the President review and
approve any contractual relationship
between the University and any such
corporation or entity, and
promulgate guidelines relative
thereto, and (3) the Chancellor
report annually to the President and
the Board of Trustees concerning the
nature and extent of any
relationship between the University
and any such corporation or entity.
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The Committee then moved, seconded, and 3/19/84
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board concur
along with the President in the
appointment by the Chancellor of E.
Bruce MacDougall as Dean of the
College of Food and Natural
Resources at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc
T84-027)
The meeting adjourned 7 at 3:00 p.m.
Cynthia A. Rich
Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
| ) March 21, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff: Chairman Troy; Trustees Caruso
and Allen; Ms. Rich, Secretary and Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
University Administration: President Knapp, Mr. Searson,
General Counsel; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic
Affairs,
UM/Amherst: Chancellor Duffey, Dr. Conti, Acting Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost; Dr. Craft,
Director of Health Services;
UM/Boston: Chancellor Corrigan, Dr. Greene, Provost; Professor
Schmidt, Faculty Representative; Dr. Cooney, Director of
Environmental Science Doctoral Program.
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada.
Chairman Troy called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.
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At the request of Chancellor Tranquada, the agenda items
for UM/Worcester were dealt with first by the Committee.
Chancellor Tranquada gave a brief history of the events leading
to the recommended Proposal for Extension of Tenure
Probationary Period. The present tenure policy requires a six
year probationary period at the end of which a faculty member
must meet the three criteria of teaching, scholarly activity
and service by exhibiting excellence in two of the criteria and
strength in one. The recommended proposal would extend the
probationary period by two years if the faculty member has met
two of the three criteria and if there exists a high
probability that the third criteria will be met within the two
years. At the end of the two year probationary period, a
decision for or against the award of tenure would be made based
on a review of all three criteria. The primary reason given
for the proposal was the limited independent grant support
available to allow the faculty members to achieve the criteria
of scholarly research. Ms. Schmidt felt that the proposal
should also be extended to UM/Boston and UM/Amherst since
similar concerns existed at the other two campuses.
President Knapp indicated that the Medical Center operates
under a different set of personnel policies and to extend the
proposal to the other campuses would not be appropriate.
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It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board amend
Article X, Section 10.3, Procedures
for Recommendations for Tenure, of
the Academic Personnel Policy of the
University of Massachusetts Medical
School as set forth in Doc T80-011A,
Addendum I.
The next item considered was the Establishment of a Patent
Policy Committee at UM/Worcester . Without discussion, it
moved, seconded and
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establish a Patent Policy Committee
at the University of Massachusetts
Medical School as described in the
Medical School Governance Document
(T79-042A) and the Patent Policy of
the University of Massachusetts at
Worcester (Doc T82-028) ; further, to
amend Article IX, Standing
Committee, of the aforementioned
Governance Document as set forth in
Doc T79-042A, Addendum II.
Trustee Troy asked about the tenure distribution and
reiterated the policy of flexibility within departments for
future generations. There was a lengthy discussion of one
tenure recommendation at the Boston campus. It was agreed to
table that recommendation pending further information to be
provided at the next Committee meeting. With that exception, it
was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the awards of
tenure to those individuals at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, Boston and Worcester listed
in Doc. T84-028.
and,
VOTED; To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the
appointment of Joel Spruck as
Professor of Mathematics and
Statistics with tenure and of Eric
Berkovitz as Professor of Marketing
with tenure, at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc
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VOTED; To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the ment of
Mani Menoni as Professor of Surger
with tenure at the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester.
(Doc. T84-028) )
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board
terminate the Pittsfield MBA
Program/Trust Agreement with the
General Electric Company under the
conditions set forth in Doc T84-026.
The Committee then approved two new overseas
study programs of the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst. One located in Taiwan
and the other in the People's Republic of
China. The programs complement and build on
existing programs in the teaching of Chinese
language, literature and culture and are to be
funded through the existing International
Programs Trust Fund. Without discussion, it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve
the Overseas Study programs at
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Republic of China, and at Tunghai
University, Taiwan, as described in
Doc. T84-023.
The Committee briefly discussed the proposal of the Amherst
campus for the Requirement of Supplemental Health Insurance for
Students. Students presently enrolled are required to subscribe
to a Basic Student Health Plan which covers most health care
services on campus. The proposal requires all students to be
covered by Supplemental Health Benefits Plan for an additional
$120.00 per year. The additional Plan would cover
hospitalization and major medical specialty expenses. The
requirement may be waived for students who document comparable
coverage through some other medical insurance. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board require
all students at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst to
subscribed to the Supplemental
Health Benefits Plan, except those
who substantiate coverage under some
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Following a brief biographical history of Dr
Ginsberg, it was moved, seconded and
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VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the
appointment .of Herbert P. Ginsburg
as Professor with tenure at the
Institute for Learning and Teaching
at the Uniyersity of Massachusetts
at Boston; further, to concur along
with the President in the
appointment by the Chancellor of Dr.
Ginsburg as Director of the
Institute for Learning and
Teaching. (Doc. T84-024)
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve
the Graduation Lists of the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, Boston, and Worcester
contained in Doc. T84-001AB&C.
The Committee was then informed of the activities which lead
the Boston campus to initiate a proposal to establish an
Institute for the Study of Urban Harbors. Trustee Caruso
suggested that efforts be made to establish cooperative
arrangements with area Colleges involved in similar efforts.
The concept was submitted for preliminary discussion.
The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
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Secretary to the Board of
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
April 4, 1984; 1:30 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Commit tee and Committee Staff : Chairman Troy; Trustees Allen,
Carlin and Robsham, Ms. Rich, Secretary
Members Absent: Trustee Caruso
University Administration: Dr. Smith, Vice President for
Academic Affairs,
UM/Boston: Dr. Greene, Provost
Chairman Troy called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a tenure
recommendation at the Boston campus which had been tabled at the
March 21, 1984 Committee meeting pending further information.
Dr. Smith provided the Committee with a written review of
the University Policy on the requirement of Terminal degrees
specifically he cited Document T76-081. In response to the
Committee's inquiry, Provost Greene supplied information
concerning the individual's original appointment. His review
revealed that "the circumstances surrounding the appointment and
subsequent reappointments indicate the the CPCS Dean's Office
and the Provost's Office were satisified at the time that her
credentials met the test of equivalent professional experience.
In view of that in the intervening years she was never warned or
even encouraged to pursue the Ph.D., simple fairness to her
argues for the award of tenure on the basis of a strong, solid
record of achievement since her initial appointment."
Provost Greene stated that presently there are three
individuals in the College who are within the probationary
period, who do not possess but are pursuing terminal degrees.
Furthermore, in the past two years there were five members of
the College who were candidates for terminal degrees, who did not
complete their work, and who have since resigned. He concluded
by stating that there has been a considerable change in the past
practice of awarding tenure.
Based on the facts presented, it was then agreed that the
individual should be included on the list of tenure appointments
to be presented to the Board.
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University of Massachusetts
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Committee on Budget and Financial Affairs
March 28, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff: Chairman Knowles, Trustees Kur-
zman, Reeves and Sweeney, Ms. Rich, Secretary and Mr. Miller,
Deputy Secretary.
Committee Members Absent : Trustee Costin
University Administration: President Knapp, Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson, Gen-
eral Counsel.
UM/Amherst: Chancellor Duffey, Mr. Bischoff , Dean of the School
of Physical Education; and Mr. DeNyse, Vice President for Ad-
ministration and Finance.
UM/Boston: Chancellor Corrigan, Mr. Desmond, Vice Chancellor
for Student Affairs; and Ms. Schmidt, Faculty Representative.
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cellor for Administration and Finance
Guests: Mr. Casendino and Attorney Goldings
Chairman Knowles convened the meeting at 2:10 p.m.. The
first item on the agenda was the Renovations of the Curry Hicks
Cage. Mr. Bischoff, Dean of the School of Physical Education
introduced Mr. Casendino from the firm of Childs Bertman Tsec-
kares and Casendino, Inc. who designed the renovations to the
Cage. The Curry Hicks Cage is the largest structure at Amherst
and its primary use is for playing Basketball. The renovations
to the Cage focus on upgrading and improving the facility
including its egress, adding new and retractable seating, locker
rooms, lavatories and handicapped accommodations , insulating the
roof for heating and acoustic purposes, and building an entrance
to the facility. The estimated cost of the renovations range
from 2.2 to 2.3 million dollars.
Chairman Knowles then announced that the matters relating to
the Building Authority Documents were on schedule. The bonds
would be available in April, and the money would be in hand by
May. He also noted that estimated cost of the projects were
less than originally anticipated and
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3/28/84 1.7 million for Worcester. Therefore, the fees would be in line
with what had been discussed and additional building authority jg
money would be free for the future. The actions required by the \
Committee were a resolution authorizing the contract for
Financial Assistance, Management and Services, appproval of the
lease agreement from the Trustees to the Building Authority, the
termination of existing leases for certain parcels of land at
Amherst and Worcester, the authorization of an Officer of
Trustees to sign the bonds pledging the guaranty of the
Commonwealth, and the Trustees approval of an aggregate amount
for FY 1985 Amherst fee revenues applicable to pay debt service
plus other building authority costs. Trustee Kurzman stated
that there was still a considerable amount of work to be done.
He complimented and recognized the long and hard work done by
individuals on behalf of the Committee. It was, in his opinion,
the singular most important thing for the University in recent
memory. Without further discussion, it was moved, seconded, and
RESOLVED; To recommend to the Board that
the Chairman, Vice Chairman and
Administrative Secretary of the
Trustees of the University of
Massachusetts be and each such
officer acting alone hereby is
authorized, in the name and on
behalf of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, to sign the form
of guaranty provided in the ft
Contract for Financial Assistance
Management and Services 198 4A
Projects between said
Commonwealth and University of
Massachusetts Building Authority
dated as of April 1, 1984 on each
bond issued by said Authority to
finance the cost of the Projects
referred to in said Contract or
to refund any bonds heretofore
issued by said Authority and now
outstanding; such signature, if
applicable law permits, may be
facsimile and may be valid and
suff icent for all purposes
whether the officer so signing
shall be in office at the time
any bond so signed is issued and
delivered;
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RESOLVED: To recommend to the Board that
the making of a Contract for
Financial Assistance, Management
and Services 1984A Projects
between the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts acting by and
through the Trustees (the
"Trustees") of the University of
Massachusetts, and University of
Massachusetts Building Authority
pursuant to Chapter 773 of the
Acts of 1960, as amended, and
pertaining to (i) the undertaking
by the Author ity of the projects
for which requests were
authorized by the Trustees on
February 1, 1984 and (ii) the
refunding of all bonds heretofore
issued by the Authority and now
outstanding, be and the same
hereby is authorized; that the
Trustees or a majority thereof be
and hereby are authorized, in the
name and on behalf of The
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to
sign, seal with the common seal
of said University and of the
Trustees, acknowledge if deemed
advisable, and deliver a Contract
for Financial Assistance,
Management and Services 198 4-A
Projects in or substantially in
the form presented to this
meeting and providing for the
issuance by the Authority of
bonds in the maximum principal
amount of
($ ) and for a
Maximum Project Cost as defined
in said Contract, of
($ ) ; that the
form of such Contract for
Financial Assistance, Management
and Services 1984A Projects
presented to this meeting and
each term, condition and
provision therein contained be
and the same hereby are approved,
subject to such minor changes,
insertions and omissions as may
be approved by the Trustees or a
majority thereof and the Chairman
or Vice Chairman of the
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Authority; and that the execution
of such Contract for Financial
Assistance, Management and
Services 1984-A Projects by the
Trustees or a majority thereof
shall be conclusive evidence of
(a) the approval of any such
minor change, insertion or
omission and the authorization of
the same and (b) that the form of
Contract for Financial Assistance
Management and Services 198 4A
Projects so executed (with
approved changes, if any) is as
hereby authorized and approved;
and further,
WHEREAS
WHEREAS
The University of Massachusetts
Building Authority (the
"Authority") , created by Chapter
773 of the Acts of 1960, (said
Chapter 773 as amended being
hereafter called the "Enabling
Act") is authorized by the
Enabling Act, among other things,
to lease from The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts (the Commonwealth)
"Commonwealth") such lands of the
Commonwealth, or rights therein,
as may be necessary for carrying
out the provisions of the
Enabling Act; and
The Trustees (the "Trustees") of
the University of Massachusetts
(the "University") are
authorized, acting the name and
on behalf of the Commonwealth,
among other things, to lease to
the Authority land owned by the
Commonwealth or grant easements,
licenses or any other rights or
privileges therein to the
Authority; and
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WHEREAS On February 1, 1984 the Trustees,
acting pursuant to the Enabling
Act, adopted a resolution (a)
authorizing the making of written
requests to the Authority to
undertake projects more
particularly described in such
resolution at the Amherst campus
of the University and the Medical
Center of the University at
Worcester, and (b) approving the
issuance by the Authority of the
bonds for the purpose of
refunding all of the bonds
heretofore issued by the
Authority and then outstanding,
and said written requests have
been made and said approval has
been given; and
WHEREAS the carrying out of certain of
such projects at the Amherst
campus and the project at the
Medical Center requires the lease
by the Commonwealth of certain
lands owned by the Commonwealth
in, respectively, the Town of
Amherst and the City of
Worcester; and
WHEREAS to carry out such refunding it is
convenient that all leases
heretofore entered into between
the Commonwealth and the
Authority be consolidated into
one lease;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
THAT, PURSUANT TO THE ENABLING ACT,
(i)the termination of all leases
heretofore entered into between the
Commonwealth and the Authority be, and the
same hereby is authorized; and the Trustees
or a majority thereof be and the same hereby
are authorized, in the name and on behalf of
the Commonwealth, to execute any and all
documents and to do any and all other things
necessary to effectuate such termination;
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the Authority of certain parcels of land
owned by the Commonwealth in the Town of
Amherst and the granting to the Authority of
easements, licenses and other rights and
privileges in such land, all as more
particularly described and for the purposes
set forth in the Lease (Amherst Property)
presented to this meeting, be and the same
hereby are authorized, in the name and on
behalf of the Commonwealth, to sign, seal
with the common seal of the University and
of the Trustees, acknowledge and deliver
said Lease (Amherst Property) in or
substantially in the form presented to this
meeting; the form of said Lease (Amherst
Property) presented to this meeting be and
the same hereby is approved, subject to such
minor changes, insertions and omissions as
may be approved by the Trustees or a
majority thereof and the Chairman or Vice
Chairman of the Authority; the execution of
such Lease (Amherst Property) by the
Trustees or a majority thereof shall be
conclusive evidence (a) of the approval of
any such minor change, insertion omission
and the authorization of the same and (b)
that the form of Lease (Amherst Property) so
executed (with approved changes, if any) is
as hereby authorized and approved; and the
recording of said Lease (Amherst Property)
or a notice thereof be and the same hereby
is authorized;
(iii)the lease by the Commonwealth
to the Authority of certain parcels of land
owned by the Commonwealth in the City of
Worcester and the granting to the Authority
of easements, licenses and other rights and
privileges in such land, all as more
particularly described and for the purposes
set forth in the Lease (Worcester Property)
presented to this meeting, be and the same
hereby are authorized; the Trustees or a
majority thereof be and hereby are
authorized, in the same and on behalf of the
Commonwealth, to sign, seal with the common
seal of the University and of the Trustees,
acknowledge and deliver said Lease
(Worcester Property) in or substantially in
the form presented to this meeting; the form
of said Lease (Worcester Property) presented
to this meeting be and the same hereby is
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insertions and emissions as may be approved 3/28/84
by the Trustees or a majority thereof and
the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the
Authority; the execution of such Lease
(Worcester Property) by the Trustees or a
majority shall be conclusive evidence (a) of
the approval of any such minor change,
insertion or omission and the authorization
of the same and (b) that the form of Lease
(Worcester Property so executed and with
approved changes, if any) is as hereby
authorized and approved; and the recording
of said Lease (Worcester Property) or a
notice thereof be and the same hereby is
authorized.
RESOLVED: That the. fees, rents, rates and
other charges proposed by the
University of Massachusetts
Building Authority to be
established pursuant to the
Contract for Financial
Assistance, Management and
Services 1984A Projects for the
use of the projects of the
Authority referred to therein
(the "Projects") , requests for
which Projects were authorized by
this Board of Trustees at its
meeting held February 1, 1984, in
the aggregate amount of
$ for Fiscal Year 1985
be and the same hereby are
approved;
That in implementation of said
fees, rents, rates and other
charges as applicable to the
projects at the Amherst Campus
included in said Projects, there
shall be established effective
Fiscal Year 1986 a mandatory fee
in such amount as the Board of
Trustees shall fix paid by all
full-time students and other
students, as the Trustees may
determine, attending the Amherst
Campus for the purpose of
providing revenues from or
attributable to the use of said
projects sufficient, when added
to other revenues derived from
said projects and payable to the
University of Massachusetts
Building Authority pursuant to
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Chapter 733 of the Acts of I960,
as amended, to the extent that
such requirements are not
otherwise satisfied by the Board
of Trustees; and
That in implementation of said
fees, rents, rates and other
charges as applicable to he
project at the Medical Center
Campus included in said Projects,
there shall be established fees
for the use of said project in
such amounts as the Board of
Trustees shall fix for the
purpose of providing revenues
from or attributable to the use
of said project sufficient, when
added to other revenues derived
from said project and payable to
the University of Massachusetts
Building Authority pursuant to
said Contract, to meet the
requirements of Section 9 of
Chapter 733 of the Acts of 1960,
as amended, to the extent that
such requirements are not
otherwise satisfied by the Board
of Trustees.
The next item on the agenda was FY '85 Request for New Trust
Funds from the Amherst campus which was presented to the
Committee fcy Mr. MacArthur. The request included five new
proposed trust funds all of which are self-supporting. Without
discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board
establish the Administrative
Services Trust Fund at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, which self-supporting trust
fund shall have as its purpose the
provision of copying, mailing and
recycling services; further, to
approve the FY 85 budget of said
trust fund, all as contained in Doc.
T84-031.
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VOTED: To recommend that the Board
establish the Assessment and
Research Training Unit Trust Fund
at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst, which self-supporting
trust fund shall have as its purpose
the provision of diagnoses/
evaluations to clients aged 3 to 21,
in such areas in reading and
remediation, bilingual education,
communication skills, human
development, counseling psychology,
special education, guidance and
early childhood education; further,
to approve the FY 85 budget for said
fund, all as set forth in Doc.
T84-031.
and further,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board
establish the Communication
Disorders Trust Fund at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, which self-supporting trust
fund shall have as its purpose the
provision of speech, language and
hearing evaluation and treatment;
further, to approve the FY85 budget
for said trust fund, all as set
forth in Doc T84-031.
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VOTED: To recommend that the Board
establish the Educational Public
Service Trust Fund at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst, which
self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its purpose the provision of
workshops and conferences on
children's literature, reading,
computer instruction and curriculum
design, and centralized scheduling,
maintenance and purchase of
equipment; further, to approve the
FY85 budget for said trust fund, all
as set forth in Doc. T84-031.
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establish the Mediation Project
Trust Fund at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, which
self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its purpose the provision of
seminars, workshops and consultation
services in the field of disput
resolution; further, to approve the
FY85 budget of said trust fund, all
as set forth in Doc. T84-031.
There was then discussion on the FY' 85 Revenue Based Trust
Fund Budgets. Representatives from the three campuses described
the proposed budgets. Without discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve
the FY' 85 Revenue Based Budget and
Fee Adjustments of the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst contained
in Doc. T84-019
With reference to the Boston campus, Trustee Reeves asked
that the Committee table until the April 4, 1984 meeting its
vote on the Student Activities portion of the FY' 85 Revenue
Based Trust Fund Budget. The reason given for the request was
that the student members of the University Assembly were (*
planning to meet prior to April 4, 1984 and would like an
opportunity to review the proposed budget.
The Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs indicated that
student input was achieved through the mechanism outlined in the
Governance Document, and that the Student Activities Trust Fund
is within the purview of the Student Activities Committee.
Furthermore, the Student Activities Committee participated fully
in an analysis of the Trust Fund last year and the generation of
the general spending categories. The procedure mentioned by
Trustee Reeves would consist of a review of the estimated
revenues and estimated expenditures which were before the
Committee.
Chancellor Corrigan stated that the constitution document
clearly indicates that the Student Activities Committee's main
purpose is the review, approval and spending plan for Student
Activities. The Assembly is a separate group and once a year
the student members of the Assembly are asked to review the
final budget for the Student Activities Committee in order to
advise the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
It was then agreed to table the vote for the recommendation
of the FY '85 Revenue Based Trust Fund Budget and Fee Adjustments
at UM/Boston contained in Doc. T84-019A until April 4, 1984.
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VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve
the FY' 85 Revenue Based Budget and
Fee Adjustments of the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester contained
in Doc. T84-019B.
The next item on the agenda was the Supplemental Health
Benefits Plan at UM/Amherst. Dr. Craft, Director of Health
Services explained that the request requires all students at
UM/Amherst to have some major medical or hospitalization
coverage. The proposed mechanism would be through a mandatory
low cost Supplemental Health Insurance Plan. It was
estimated that this would affect seven to ten percent of the
students who currently have no coverage. The requirement may be
waived for students who document comparable coverage through
some other medical insurance.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend to the Board that a
Supplemental Health Benefits Plan
fee in the amount of $120 be
established for all students at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst as part of the Student
Healtn Trust Fund except for those
students who substantiate coverage
under some other medical plan or
insurance policy providing
comparable benefits, as set forth in
Doc. T84-022.
The Committee then considered the Massachusetts College
Student Loan Authority Program. Mr. MacArthur stated that the
Authority was in existence to provide another avenue of loans to
families. It presents an opportunity for a parent to borrow on
an annual basis up to seventy-five percent of the total cost of
board and tuition. The loan must be repaid within fifteen years
and the current interest rate reported was 11 1/4 %. There are
currently thirteen institutions participating in the program.
The proposed recommendation was for the University to become
a participant in the program at the rate of $500,000 in loan
value for a three year period. The cost to the University each
year would be $40,000 of which $20,000 would be for the
Authority to underwrite its cost and $20,000 would be reserved
with the University Treasurer for defaults on the balance of
loans. President Knapp asked that the record indicate that at
the outset of the program there was a question whether public
institutions would be able to participate. It was largely
through the efforts of Jan Napora of the President's Office and
the interest of Evelyn Murphy's Office that the University was
able to participate and give resources to people who otherwise
would not be able to afford the cost of education.
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A discussion ensued on the program's affect on the taxpayer
and what the average family income would be of those who would
take advantage of the program. Mr. Searson noted that this was
the second occasion a request had been made to pledge trust fund
interest, and this may require the establishment of a reserve.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend to the Board that the
President be and hereby is
authorized on behalf of the
University to participate in the
Massachusetts Student Loan Authority
Program in an amount not to exceed
$500,000 annually, for a period of
three years, as more fully described
in Doc. T84-034; further, that
$40,000 be allocated from the
Trustee Reserve for administrative
costs and a default reserve related
to the first year of the program's
operation; and further, that the
President be and hereby is
authorized to enter into any
agreements relative thereto and to
pledge the credit of Trust Fund
interest in order to fulfill any
obligations thereunder.
Trustees Reeves asked to be recorded as opposed.
Representatives of the three campuses were asked to describe
the Mid -Year Reviews and Fund Transfers. All three campuses
were within their total funds and were requesting modest
transfers. At the Boston campus the utility (08) account may
require a later review this fiscal year. It was then moved,
seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve
the FY84 Mid-Year Budget Review and
inter subsidiary fund transfers
contained in Doc T84-032.
The Committee then considered personnel actions at the
Amherst and Boston campuses. After brief discussion, it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve
the personnel action for E. Bruce
MacDougall, Dean of the College of
Food and Natural Resources at
Director of the Massachusetts
Cooperative Extension Service,
University of Massachusetts at 4L
Amherst, contained in Doc. T84-029,
Addendum I;
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VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve
the personnel action for Herbert
Ginsburg, Director of the Institute
for Learning and Teaching,
University of Massachusetts at
Boston contained in Doc. T84-030,
Addendum I.
The next item on the agenda was the Equipment Fee for
Engineering students. Chairman Knowles said that the
Engineering and Science Departments have been criticized during
accreditation visits for the condition of the facilities.
During the last four to five years the state equipment account
has been at a standstill and not allowed the University to
maintain its instructional equipment. The proposal recommends
that the engineering students be assessed a fee of $100 per
seme ster/$ 200 annually to be used solely for equipment purchases
and maintaining the School of Engineering. Further, the
proposal suggests the fee be utilized for a four year period.
After two years the use of the funds must be reviewed by the
Board and, if its continued beyond 1988, the Board must
reauthorize the fee. It was noted that it is more expensive to
educate engineering students because of such factors as
student/faculty ratio, the amount of equipment required, the
computer literacy, and the design automation.
Concerns were raised by Trustees Kurzman and Sweeney about
whether the amount of the fee would remain constant, whether it
was expected to escalate, the precedent which would be
established, and the potential legislative implications.
In conclusion, it was the sense of the Committee that it
would like to have the opportunity to review other options in
order to find the best possible mechanism.
Trustee Sweeney proposed a Transfer of $60,000 from the
Trustee Reserve Account for the purpose of creating the Troy
Reading Room at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. It
was agreed by the Committee that the item should be included on
the agenda for the April 4, 1984 Board meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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Cynthia A. Rich
Secretary to the Board
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Board of Trustees
April 4, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Room 222
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Vice Chairman
Robsham; Trustees Allen, Carlin, Costin, Knowles, Kurzman,
Reeves, Sweeney and Troy; Ms. Rich, Secretary; Mr. Miller,
Deputy Secretary
Trustee Absent : Trustee Caruso
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President
for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Professor Gibson, Faculty Repre-
sentative
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Professor Schmidt, Faculty Rep-
resentative; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor for Administration and
Finance
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance
Guests : Attorney Gol dings; Mr. Keller, Student Trustee Elect,
UM/Amherst
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.
The Board considered and approved the minutes of the
February 1, 1984 meeting as written. It was moved, seconded, and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the
February 1, 1984 Board of Trustees
meeting .
Chairman Quinn began his report by congratulating the Boston
campus for winning first prize for its outstanding exhibit at
the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Flower Show. On behalf
of the members of the Board, Chairman Quinn expressed the
Board's sympathy and condolence to Trustee Allen on the loss of
her mother.
Chairman Quinn reported that in H. 5600, the FY' 85
Legislative budget, the University of Massachusetts was
favorably considered by the House Ways and Means Committee. He
noted, however, that some aspects of the budget need further
enhancement.
President Knapp stated that the actions relating to the
B ^ T Building Authority Docunents mark the single most strategic
4/4/84 development in the physical plant development in the past
fifteen years. In the labor relations areas, he commented that
funding for the classified employees covered under Coalitions I
and II has been appropriated, the faculty contract has been
signed by Chancellor Duff and is being transmitted to the Office
of Employee Relations and the Governor, and acceptance from the
Massachusetts Nurses Association is pending on the final draft
of the new agreement. He concluded his report by stating that
the Boston and Amherst campuses are in the process of program
reviews in several areas as well as an accreditation visit at
the Engineering School at Amherst. The reports of the visiting
teams state they are impressed by the quality of faculty and
programs offered, distressed by the quality of the facilities at
Amherst, and concerned about the equipment for the programs at
both Boston and Amherst. These statements reiterate the
University's requests through the budget process and long range
plan for additional support for the rehabilitation of facilities
and upgrading the volume and quality of equipment for teaching
purposes at the three campuses.
Chancellor Corrigan mentioned that on April 26 there will be
the unveiling of the John Ryan portrait and the awarding of the
University Medal. A similar ceremoney for Francis Broderick,
the second Chancellor of the campus, will be held on April 9.
Chancellor Corrigan announced that U/Mass Boston ranked 118th
out of 345 institutions on the William Lowell Putnam National
Mathematical competition, and out of 2,000 participating
students a Boston student ranked 107. This achievement notes
the quality of the mathematics program and the students admitted
to the program.
Chancellor Duffey introduced the Student Trustee -elect,
James Keller. He announced that the National Science Foundation
recently awarded the Presidential Young Investigators Citations
at the White House. Two hundred awards were given this year:
five at MIT, four at the Amherst campus, and one to an
individual recently appointed to join the Amherst campus in the
Fall. The awards amount to $500,000 over a five year period and
are to enable young scientists to begin their research. In
closing, he referred to the Business and Economy section of Time
Magazine of two weeks ago. The article is about the Revival of
Manufacturing and states that at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst, two- thirds of the new Engineering faculty are in
manufacturing, and enrollment in these courses has risen fifty
percent in the last two years. He noted that in light of the
concern in the Commonwealth for traditional industries and the
revival of manufacturing, this was a welcomed acknowledgement.
Also noted was the March 16th issue of Forbes Magazine which
featured a cover story on alumnus Jack Welch and an inside story
on Joe Flavin of Singer
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Chancellor Tranquada reported the Campus received its formal
notification of the award of a six year accreditation. He gave
an update on the progress of the New England Life Flight, the
Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Service. From July 1st through B ^ T /
March 15th, 340 flights have been made, 28% were trauma flights, 4/4/84
14% were out of State to New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut,
Rhode Island and Maine, and 95% were west of Route 128. In the
area of student admission, the Medical School has remained
constant even during a period when nationally there has been a
decrease.
Trustee Troy gave the report of the March 21, 1984 Committee
on Academic and Student Affairs. The first item considered was
tenure recommendations. The Committee was impressed by the
records of the candidates for tenure in the three areas of
scholarship, teaching, and service. It was moved, seconded, and
VOTED: To concur with the President in the
awards of tenure to those
individuals at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, Boston and
Worcester listed in Doc. T84-028A.
and,
VOTED: To concur with the President in the
appointment of Joel Spruck as
Professor of Mathematics and
Statistics with tenure and of Eric
Berkovitz as Professor of Marketing
with tenure at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst (Doc.
T84-028)
and further,
VOTED: To concur with the President in the
appointment of Mani Menoni as
Professor of Surgery with tenure at
the University of Massachusetts at
Worcester. (Doc. T84-028)
The next item discussed by the Committee was a proposal at
Amherst to terminate the Pittsf ield MBA Program/Trust Agreement
with the General Electric Company. After a brief discussion, it
was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To terminate the Pittsf ield MBA
Program/Trust Agreement with the
General Electric Company under the
conditions set forth in Doc. T84-026.
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Trustee Troy stated that the next request was to establish
4/4 /ft a two overseas summer programs. The programs parallel or advance
4/4/84 existing studies at Amherst in Chinese Language, Literature, and
Culture. The programs are self-supporting and funded through
the International Programs Trust Fund. Without discussion, it
was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To approve the Overseas Study
Programs at Shaanxi Teachers
University, Peoples Republic of
China, and at Tunghai University,
Taiwan, as described in Doc. T84-023.
President Knapp asked, and the Trustees agreed, to postpone
action on the Supplemental Health Benefits Plan until a Trust
Fund for the fees was established.
Mr. Troy gave a progress report to the Board on a
preliminary proposal at the Boston campus on the Institute for
the Stud/ of urban Harbors. He stated that the Institute would
be of immense service to many of the coastal harbors in the
Commonwealth.
The next item considered was the Establishment of a Patent
Policy Committee as a standing committee of the University of
Massachusetts Medical School. The establishment of this
Committee was unanimously approved by the faculty. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To establish a Patent Policy
Committee at the University of
Massachusetts Medical School as
described in the Medical School
Governance Document (T79-042A) and
the Patent Policy of the University
of Massachusetts at Worcester (Doc.
T82-028); further, to amend Article
IV, Standing Committees, of the
aforementioned Governance Document
as set forth in Doc. T79-042A,
Addendum II.
The next recommendation was to amend the Academic Personnel
Policy at the Medical School. Under the proposal the
probationary period would be extended by two years if the
faculty member had met two of the three criteria and if there
exists a high probability that the third criteria will be met
within the two years. At the end of the two year probationary
period, a decision for or against the award of tenure would be
made based on a review of all three criteria. Without
discussion, it was moved, seconded and
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Procedures for Recommendations for
Tenure, of the Academic Personnel
Policy of the University of
Massachusetts Medical School as set
forth in Doc. T80-011A, Addendum I.
It was further
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VOTED: To approve the Graduation Lists of
the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, Boston and Worcester
contained in Doc. T84-001AB&C.
Trustee Knowles gave the report of the Committee on Budget
and Financial Affairs. Item one, the Building Authority
Documents was deferred to the end of the meeting. The next item
was the FY '85 Requests for New Trust Funds at Amherst, Boston,
and Worcester. Without discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To establish the Administrative
Services Trust Fund at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, which self-supporting trust
fund shall have as its purpose the
provision of copying, mailing and
recycling services; further, to
approve the FY 85 budget of said
trust fund, all as contained in Doc.
T84-031.
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VOTED: To establish the Assessment and
Research Training Unit Trust Fund
at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst, which self-supporting
trust fund shall have as its purpose
the provision of diagnoses/
evaluations to clients aged 3 to 21,
in such areas in reading and
remediation, bilingual education,
communication skills, human
development, counseling psychology,
special education, guidance and
early childhood education; further,
to approve the FY 85 budget for said
fund, all as set forth in Doc.
T84-031.
and further,
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there were no increases in mandatory fees. It was moved,
seconded, and
VOTED:
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To approve the FY' 85 Revenue Based
Budget and Fee Adjustments of the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst contained in Doc. T84-019.
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VOTED To approve the FY' 85 Revenue Based
Budget and Fee Adjustments of the
University of Massachusetts at
Boston contained in Doc. T84-019A
and further,
VOTED; To approve the FY 1 85 Revenue Based
Budget and Fee Adjustments of the
University of Massachusetts
contained at Worcester contained in
Doc. T84-019B.
Trustee Knowles gave a brief description of the
Massachusetts Student Loan Authority Program which provides
loans to families of students of up to 75% of annual cost. They
have fifteen years to repay, and the current interest rate is
11.25%. The proposal is for a three year pilot program for
loans of up to $500,000. Chairman Quinn raised a concern about
pledging trust fund interest, and President Knapp responded that
would depend on the availability of funds. After a brief
discussion, it was moved, seconded, and
VOTED; That the President be and hereby is
authorized on behalf of the
University to participate in the
Massachusetts Student Loan Authority
Program in an amount not to exceed
$500,000 annually, for a period of
three years, as more fully described
in Doc. T84-034; further, that
$40,000 be allocated from the
Trustee Reserve for administrative
costs and a default reserve related
to the first year of the program's
operation; and further, that the
President be and hereby is
authorized to enter into any
agreements relative thereto and to
pledge the credit of Trust Fund
Interes: in order to fulfill any
obligations thereunder.
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Trustee Knowles explained the details of the FY '84 Mid -Year
bOT Budgets and inter subsidiary fund transfers. Without discussion
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VOTED: To approve the FY84 Mid -Year Budget
Review and the inter subsidiary fund
transfers contained in Doc. T84-032.
A Personnel Action for E. Bruce MacDougall was presented.
Without discussion, it was moved, seconded, and
VOTED: To approve the personnel action for
E. Bruce MacDougall, Dean of the
College of Food and Natural
Resources and Director of the
Massachusetts Cooperative Extension
Service, University of Massachusetts
at Amherst, contained in Doc.
T84-029, Addendum I.
The next item was recommended and described by Trustee
Sweeney. Without discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To allocate $60,000 from the
Trustees Reserve Account to the
University of Massachusetts at
Boston for the purpose of renovating
the entryway to the College of Arts
and Science to incorporate a Reading
Room and a Colloquium Center, for
dedication to Frederick S. Troy.
The last item was the Building Authority Documents. Trustee
Knowles reviewed the amounts involved in the renovation projects
at Amherst and the Worcester garage. The actions required by
the Board were a resolution authorizing the contract for
Financial Assistance, Management and Services, approval of the
lease agreement from the Trustees to the Building Authority, the
termination of existing leases for certain parcels of land, the
authorization of an Officer of Trustees to sign the bonds
pledging the guaranty of the Commonwealth, and the Trustees
approval of an aggregate amount for the FY 1985 Amherst fee
revenues applicable to pay debt service plus other building
authority costs. It was noted that the motions to be acted on
were amended from those acted on by the Budget and Finance
Committee. It was moved, seconded, and
RESOLVED: That the Chairman, Vice Chairman and
Administrative Secretary of the
Trustees of the University of
Massachusetts be and each such
officer acting alone hereby is
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VOTED; To establish the Communication
Disorders Trust Fund at the
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fund shall have as its purpose the
provision of speech, language and
hearing evaluation and treatment; #
further, to approve the FY85 budget
for said trust fund, all as set
forth in Doc T84-031.
and,
VOTED; To establish the Educational Public
Service Trust Fund at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst, which
self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its purpose the provision of
workshops and conferences on
children's literature, reading,
computer instruction and curriculum
design, and centralized scheduling,
maintenance and purchase of
equipment; further, to approve the
FY85 budget for said trust fund, all
and as set forth in Doc. T84-031.
VOTED; To establish the Mediation Project
Trust Fund at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, which
self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its purpose the provision of
seminars, workshops and consultation ^
services in the field of dispat
resolution; further, to approve the
FY85 budget of said trust fund, all
as set forth in Doc. T84-031.
The next item discussed was the FY '85 Revenue Based Budget
and Fee Adjustments. At Amherst the budget increase was 7%, and
the proposed mandatory fee increase was for the Fine Arts
Center, the UMass Amherst Arts Council, the Student Health
Services and the Resident Hall and Family Housing. At Boston
the budget increase was 15% and the increases in student fees
included Student Activities, Student Health Services and the
YearBook which would be a one time fee. This budget item was
discussed at the Committee meeting but tabled at the request of
Trustee Reeves who had questions about the Student Activities
Fee. Trustee Reeves read a statement concerning the budget
submission process and indicated he would be submitting a
proposal to the Budget and Finance Committee that would
guarantee student input into the process of deciding mandatory
fee increases. At Worcester the budget increase was 26% and
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authorized, in the name and on behalf
of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
to sign the form of guaranty provided ^9T
in the Contract for Financial
Assistance, Management and Services
1984-A Projects between said
Commonwealth and University of
Massachusetts Building Authority
dated as of April 1, 1984 on each
bond issue by said Authority to
finance the cost of the Projects
referred to in said Contract or to
refund any bonds heretofore issued by
said Authority and now outstanding;
such signature, if applicable law
permits, may be facsimile and may be
valid and sufficient for all purposes
whether the officer so signing shall
be in office at the time any bond so
signed is issued and delivered.
RESOLVED; That the making of a Contract for
Financial Assistance, Management and
Services 1984-A Projects between The
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting
by and through the Trustees (The
"Trustees") of the University of
Massachusetts, and University of
Massachusetts Building Authority
pursuant to Chapter 773 of the Acts
of 1960, as amended, and pertaining
to (i) the undertaking by the
Authority of the projects for which
requests were authorized by the
Trustees on February 1, 1984 and (ii)
the refunding of all bonds heretofore
issued by the Authority and now
outstanding, be and the same hereby
is authorized; that the Trustees or a
majority thereof be and hereby are
authorized, in the name and on behalf
of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
to sign, seal with the common seal of
said University and of the Trustees,
acknowledge if deemed advisable, and
deliver a Contract for Financial
Assistance, Management and Services
1984-A Projects in or substantially
in the form presented to this meeting
and providing for the issuance by the
Authority of bonds in the maximum
principal amount of Fifty -Nine
Million Seven Hundred Fifty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($59,755,000) and
for a Maximum Project Cost as defined
in said Contract, of Forty -Two
Million Sixty-Nine Thousand Dollars
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^069,000); that the form of such
B^ Contract for Financial Assistance,
4/4/84 Management and Services 1984-A
Projects presented to this meeting
and each term, condition and
provision therein contained be and
the same hereby are approved, subject
to such minor changes, insertions and
emissions as may be approved by the
Trustees or a majority thereof and
the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the
Authority; and that the execution of
such Contract for Financial
Assistance, Management and Services
1984-A Projects by the Trustees or a
majority thereof shall be conclusive
evidence (a) of the approval of any
such minor change, insertion or
omission and the authorization of the
same and (b) that the form of
Contract for Financial Assistance
Management and Services 1984-A
Projects so executed (with approved
changes, if any) is as hereby
authorized and approved.
and further,
WHEREAS The University of Massachusetts
Building Authority (the "Authority") ,
created by Chapter 773 of the Acts of
1960, (said Chapter 773 as amended
being hereafter called the "Enabling
Act") is aathorized by the Enabling
Act, among other things, to lease
from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts (the "Commonwealth")
such lands of the Commonwealth, or
rights therein, as may be necessary
for carrying out the provisions of
the Enabling Acts; and
WHEREAS the Trustees (the "Trustees") of the
University of Massachusetts (the
"University") are authorized, acting
in the name and on behalf of the
Commonwealth, among other things, to
lease to the Authority land owned by
the Commonwealth or grant easements,
licenses or any other rights or
privileges therein to the Authority;
and
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WHEREAS on February 1, 1984 the Trustees,
acting pursuant to the Enabling Act,
adopted a resolution (a) authorizing
the making of written requests to the
Authority to undertake projects no re
particularly described in such
resolution at the Amherst campus of
the University and the Medical Center
of the University at Worcester, and
(b) approving the issuance by the
Authority of bonds for the purpose of
refunding all of the bonds heretofore
issued by the Authority and then
outstanding, and said written
requests have been made and said
approval has been given; and
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WHEREAS the carrying out of certain of such
projects at the Amherst campus and
the project at the Medical Center
requires the lease by the
Commonwealth of certain lands owned
by the Commonwealth in, respectively,
the Town of Amherst and the City of
Worcester; and
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WHEREAS to carry out such refunding it is
convenient that all leases heretofore
entered into between the Commonwealth
and the Authority be consolidated
into one lease;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT,
PURSUANT TO THE ENABLING ACT,
(i) the termination of all leases
heretofore entered into between the Commonwealth and
the Authority be, and the same hereby is authorized,
in the name and on behalf of the Commonwealth, to
execute, seal with the common seal of the University
and of the Trustees, acknowledge and deliver any and
all documents and to do any and all other things
necessary to effectuate such termination;
(ii) the lease by the Commonwealth
to the Authority of certain parcels of land and a
building owned by the Commonwealth in the Town of
Amherst and of a certain parcel of land owned by the
Commonwealth in the Town of Hadley and the granting
to the Authority of easements, licenses and other
rights and privileges in such land, all as more
particularly described and for the purposes set forth
in the Lease (Amherst and Haldey Property) presented
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4/4/84 hereby are authorized, in the name and on behalf of
the Commonwealth, to sign, seal with the common seal
of the University and of the Trustees, acknowledge
and deliver said Lease (Amherst and Hadley Property)
in or substantially in the form presented to this
meeting; the form of said Lease (Amherst and Hadley
Property) presented to this meeting be and the same
hereky is approved, subject to such minor changes,
insertions and omissions as may be approved by the
Trustees or a majority thereof and the Chairman or
Vice Chairman of the Authority; the execution of such
Lease (Amherst and Hadley Property) by the Trustees
or a majority thereof shall be conclusive evidence
(a) of the approval of any such minor change,
insertion omission and the authorization of the same
and (b) that the form of Lease (Amherst and Hadley
Property) so executed (with approved changes, if any)
is as hereby authorized and approved; and the
recording of said Lease (Amherst and Hadley Property)
or a notice thereof be and the same hereby is
authorized;
(iii) the lease by the Commonwealth
to the Authority of certain parcels of land owned by
the Commonwealth in the City of Worcester and the
granting to the Authority of easements, licenses and
other rights and privileges in such land, all as more
particularly described and for the purposes set forth
in the Lease (Worcester Property) presented to this
meeting, be and the same hereby are authorized; the
Trustees or a majority thereof be and hereby are
authorized, in the name and on behalf of the
Commonwealth, to sign, seal with the common seal of
the University and of the Trustees, acknowledge and
deliver said Lease (Worcester Property) in or
substantially in the form presented to this meeting;
the form of said Lease (Worcester Property) presented
to this meeting be and the same hereby is approved,
subject to such minor changes, insertions and
omissions as may be approved by the Trustees or a
majority thereof and the chairman or Vice Chairman of
the Authority; the execution of such Lease (Worcester
Property) by the Trustees or a majority thereof shall
be conclusive evidence (a) of the approval of any
such minor change, insertion or omission and the
authorization of the same and (b) that the form of
Lease (Worcester Property) so executed (with approved
changes, if any) is as hereby authorized and
approved; and the recording of said Lease (Worcester
Property) or a notice thereof be and the same hereby
is authorized.
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RESOLVED: That the fees, rents, rates and other 4/4/84
charges proposed by the University of
Massachusetts Building Authority to
be established pursuant to the
Contract for Financial Assistance,
Management and Services 1984-A
Projects for the use of the projects
of the Authority referred to therein
(the "Projects") , requests for which
Projects were authorized by this
Board of Trustees at its meeting held
February 1, 1984 in the aggregate
amount of $5,660,000 for Fiscal Year
1985 be and the same hereby are
approved;
That in implementation of said fees,
rents, rates and other charges as
applicable to the Projects at the
Amherst Campus included in said
Projects, there shall be established
effective Fiscual Year 1986 a
mandatory fee in such amount as the
Board of Trustees shall fix paid by
all full-time students and other
students, as the Trustees may
determine, attending the Amherst
Campus for the purposes of providing
revenues from or attributable to the
use of said projects sufficient, when
added to other revenues derived from
said projects and payable to the
University of Massachusetts Building
Authority pursuant to said Contract,
to meet the requirements of Section 9
of Chapter 733 of the Acts of 1960,
as amended, to the extent that such
requirements are not otherwise
satisfied by the Board of Trustees;
and
That in implementation of said fees,
rents, rates and other charges as
applicable to the project at the
Medical Center Campus included in
said Projects, there shall be
established fees for the use of said
project in such amounts as the Board
of Trustees shall fix for the purpose
of providing revenues from or
attributable to the use of said
project sufficient, when added to
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other revenues derived from said
project and payable to the University
of Massachusetts Building Authority
pursuant to said Contract, to meet
the requirements of Section 9 of
Chapter 733 of the Acts of I960, as
amended, to the extent that such
requirements are not otherwise
satisfied by the Board of Trustees.
Chairman Quinn then gave the report of the Executive
Committee. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To approve the minutes of the
January 18, 1984 meeting of the
Hospital Management Board, with the
exception of Item 3 of said minutes,
and the minutes of the February 15,
1984 meeting. (Doc. T84-020)
The next item considered was the establishment of a
Corporation to Support Teaching Hospital and the University.
Chairman Quinn and Trustee Sweeney raised concerns about the
establishment of this corporation. A discussion ensued about
proposed legislation which if passed would require a series of
time consuming and onerous reviews before a corporation could be
established. After a lengthly discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED:
To assist in the establishment of a
private, non-profit and tax-exempt
corporation with the capacity to
serve as a holding company for a
system of non-profit and for-profit
entities organized to pursue new
ventures for the purpose of
assisting the University of
Massachusetts and the purpose of
assisting the University of
Massachusetts and the Teaching
Hospital, as more fully described in
Doc. T84-021, provided, however,
that (1) the Trustees shall approve
any loan, pledge, or other transfer
of funds from any University trust
fund to any such corporation or
entity, and promulgate guidelines
relative thereto and the Board of
Trustees concerning the nature and
extent of any relationship between
the University and any such
corporation of entity.
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Without discussion, it was moved, seconded and
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appointment by the Chancellor of E. Bruce
MacDougall as Dean of the College of Food
\ and Natural Resources at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc.
T84-027) .
Trustee Reeves reported that the Affirmative Action Review
Committee will be recommending the establishment of an
Affirmative Action Committee. He asked that this recommendation
and future recommendations be discussed at a May meeting.
Chairman Quim asked the sense of the membership to
determine whether it was necessary to hold a special meeting of
the Board. The items to be considered would be Reports of the
Affirmative Action Review Committee, the Evaluation Committee,
the Development and Review Committee, and the progress report of
the Five Year Plan. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To convene a Special Meeting of the
Board of Trustees on Wednesday, May
16, 1984 at 2:00 p.m.
Under other business, Trustee Sweeney gave a brief report on
the progress of the Development and Review Committee. He hoped
to have recommendations for the Board of Trustees for the May
meeting.
After a brief e^qplanation by Mr. Searson of the item Release
of Certain Real Estate Restrictions , it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: That the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts by and through the
Trustees of the University of
Massachusetts hereby release and
cancel the real estate restrictions
dated March 26, 1969 and recorded in
the Hampshire County Registry of
Deeds in Book 1549 Page 176 covering
all real estate owned by the
Trustees of the University of
Massachusetts conveyed to them by
deed dated July 23, 1981 and
recorded in the Hampshire County
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Registry of Deeds at Book 1600 Page
BOT 720 and deed dated April 12, 1976
4/4/84 recorded in the Hampshire County
Registry of Deeds at Book 1881 Page
126.
Chairman Quinn stated that the item Amendments to the
By-Laws related to action the Board had taken at the December 6, t
1983 meeting when it approved the schedule of dates for
materials to be sent to the Board of Trustees. Without
discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To amend the By-Laws of the Board of
Trustees (Doc. 81-02 8B, as amended
through December 8, 1982) as follows:
Article II, section i (e) i —
To strike the word "seven" in line
of said subsection and to
substitute therefor the word
"thirteen. "
Article II, section 2 (a) —
To strike the word "seven" in
line 4 of said subsection and
substitute therefor the word
"thirteen."
Article II, section 2 (b) —
To strike the word "ten" in line
3 of said subsection and
substitute therefor the word A
"fifteen." t
Article III, section 3 (b) —
To strike the word "five" in line
4 of said subsection and
substitute therefor the word
"thirteen. "
Article III, section 4 (b) —
To strike the word "ten" in line
2 of said subsection and
substitute therefor the word
"twenty- two."
Article III, section 8 (b) —
To strike the word "ten" in line
7 of said subsection and
substitute therefor the word
"thirteen."
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The last item approved was the reappointment of members to
the University Hospital Management Board. Without discussion it
was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To reappoint Trustees Carlin and
Robsham as members of the Management
Board of the Hospital.
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The meeting adjourned at 4:00
Cynthia A. Rich ' <4
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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University of Massachusetts
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Executive Committee
May 16, 1984; 1:30 p.m.
Rm Sl-123
Medical Sciences Building
Worcester, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff: Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Knowles, Robs ham and Troy, Ms. Rich, Administrative Secretary.
Other Trustees: Trustee Allen
University Administration: President Knapp and Mr. Searson,
General Counsel.
UM/Amherst: Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston: Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting of the Executive
Committee at 1:55 p.m. The Committee considered the Appointment
of Richard D. O'Brien as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
at the Amherst campus. President Knapp reviewed for the
Committee Mr. O'Brien's qualifications for the position. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board concur
along with the President in the
Appointment by the Chancellor of
Richard D. O'Brien as Executive Vice
Chancellor and Provost at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-045)
The next item considered was the Personnel Action for
Richard D. O'Brien . After a brief discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve
the personnel action for Richard D.
O'Brien contained in Doc. T84-045,
Addendum I.
There was no further Committee business, and the meeting
adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Cynthia A. Rich
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 16, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Faculty Conference Room
University of Massachusetts/Medical Center
Worcester, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees Allen,
Carlin, Caruso, Knowles, Kurzman, Reeves, Robsham, Sweeney, Troy
and Zervas; Ms. Rich, Aministrative Secretary
Trustee Absent : Trustee Costin
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel;
Ms. Napora, Assistant Vice President for Management; Mr. Saudek,
Budget Director
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Ms. Ling, Vice Chancellor for
University Relations and Development; Mr. Darland, Director of
Development and Alumni Affairs; Acting Provost Conti
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Palmer, Vice Chancellor for
University Relations and Development; Professor Schmidt, Faculty
Representat ive
UM/Worcester ; Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance; Ms. Wyatt, Vice Chancellor and
Hospital Director
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:21 p.m.
Chairman Quinn welcomed Mrs. Thalia Zervas to her first Board
meeting as a Trustee and announced Mr. Knowles' reappointment.
The first item on the agenda was the Long Range Plan .
President Knapp gave a synopsis of the Progress Report.
Following a brief discussion about space on the Boston campus,
it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the Planning Process
Report of the Five Year Plan,
Opportunities for Quality (Doc.
T83-086, approved by the Board
October 5, 1983) contained in Doc.
T83-086, Addendum I; further, to
authorize the President to forward
said report to the Board of Regents.
Trustee Troy presented the Report of the Evaluation
Committee. Since he last reported, two elements were added.
The Evaluation Committee, appointed by the Chairman, has the
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(^Decial) evaluation of the President. The second element was the
£/t£/qi; inclusion of a section outlining the procedure for the
evaluation of Vice Presidents in the President's Office. The
policy provides a description of what is involved in the various
evaluations, sets forth the timeframe when the evaluations
should occur, who conducts the evaluation and who has access to
the document. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To approve and adopt the Statement
Evaluation of Senior Administrators
set forth in Doc. T84-036.
The next matter for consideration was the Report of the
Development and Review Committee. The report outlined what had
transpired since the Committee was established and focused on
four areas: alumni relations, the Foundation, the creation of a
Standing Committee on the Board of Trustees, and Development
directions and goals to be determined by the campuses.
The first recommendation presented by Judge Sweeney was to
endorse the concept of an All-University Alumni to encourage
alumni to think of the University as a state-wide multi-campus
system. To achieve this a committee would be established
consisting of three sitting Alumni Association Presidents, three
Campus Directors of Alumni Relations and Activities, and the
three campus Directors and/or Vice Chancellors of Development.
Trustee Troy indicated his thoughts that alumni of a particular
campus would render his/her enthusiasm and loyalities there and
did not want to see this established as a major priority of
development. Trustee Knowles concurred with those sentiments.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To establish a working study
committee which shall have as its
purpose the fostering of the concept
of University-wide alumni, all as
set forth in Doc. T84-044, Section
IIA.
Trustee Troy is recorded as abstaining.
The second section of the report was the establishment of a
standing committee. The Committee would anticipate problems,
bring a better interest and expertise to the Board in the areas
of development and university relations. Trustee Sweeney stated
that not to establish a committee puts a burden on existing
committees to piecemeal questions which might have long term
importance to the University.
Trustee Robsham expressed his concern about the
proliferation of Committees and suggested the alternative of a
sub-comittee to deal with this issue. It was moved, seconded
and
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RESOLVED; That the Board looks with favor
on the establishment of a g^
University Relations and (Special)
Development Committee as a 5/16/84
standing Committee of the Board;
the Committee will have within
its purview the University
relations and development, all as
set forth in Doc T84-044, IIB;
subject to finalization by a
By-Law change in accord with
conditions and rules governing
such By-Law amendments.
The next section discussed was the Foundation and the
recommendation that a Committee be established to report back
within a year with suggestions for achieving a more meaningful
Foundation. President Knapp stated that there is group within
the University that is currently working with the Director of
the Foundation on the inter-relationship between the Foundation
and the various campus development efforts . The University
Foundation is an autonomous independent entity and there is
Board membership via the Chairman of the Board. President Knapp
will obtain the plan on how the Foundation would function in the
future and report back to the Board. It was agreed to table
this item.
The next part of the report focused on providing sustenance
by way of a transfer of funds for the Development Offices to
succeed. Deirdre Ling, Vice Chancellor of Relations and
Development and Dallas Darland, Director of Development and
Alumni Affairs from UM/Amherst gave highlights of their proposal
in fundraising activities. After a lengthy discussion of the
goals to be reached, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the Long-Range Plan for
the Office of Development and Alumni
Affairs at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst contained
in Doc. T84-044, Section IIDl.
Further,
To authorize the President to
transfer $585,169 from trust fund
interest, disbursed over a three
year period, for implementation of
said plan. (Doc. T84-044, IIDl)
Trustee Carlin voted against the motion.
Robert Palmer, Vice Chancellor for University Relations and
Development briefly reported on the UM/Boston proposal. It was
moved, seconded and
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VOTED; To approve the plan for University
^° Relations and Development in Doc.
i^?f;i. ) T84-044, Section IID2.
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Further ,
To authorize the President to I
transfer $165,628 over a period of
two years, for the implementation of
said plan. (Doc. T84-044, Section
IID2)
Trustee Carlin voted against the motion.
The next section in the report dealt with Policy Guidelines
for Sponsored Programs. The amendments recommended were to open
the process to ensure coordination between the Grants and
Contract Office and the Development Office in the submission of
grants and contract proposals and to allow the Chancellor to
designate the signatory authority. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To amend the Policy Guidelines for
Sponsored Programs (Doc T81-051) by
striking Item 4, page 4, and
substituting therefore:
4. The OGCA Directors will work
directly with the Development
officers to coordinate the
submission of proposals and
applications to funding agencies for
the entire institution. The OGCA
Directors, Development officers, and
Controllers are to serve as the only
points of contact with funding
agencies for administrative and
financial matters.
Further ,
And by adding the following to page 4
8. The new guidelines provide that only
the Chancellors or their designees
shall sign the cover page of all
applications and proposals whether
an institutional authority is
required by the proposal sponsor or
not. (Doc. T84-044, Section IID5)
The last section of the report was the President's Office
and dealt with the University Wide Development Council. It was
moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To establish a University wide
Development Council as described in
Doc. T84-044, Section IID4. BoT
(Special)
President Knapp reported on the two year campus process 5/16/84
which led to the Student Government Association Constitution.
He urged, and it was agreed, that the document be referred to
the Academic and Student Affairs Committee so that there could
be a comprehensive legal review.
The next matter for consideration was the Appointment of
Richard D. O'Brien. Chancellor Duffey reviewed his experience
and qualifications for the position. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To concur along with the President
in the Appointment by the Chancellor
of Richard D. O'Brien as Executive
Vice Chancellor and Provost at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-045)
The Chairman noted that with reference to the Personnel
Action for Richard D. O'Brien that he was concerned about moving
out-of -scale. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the personnel action for
Richard O'Brien contained in Doc.
T84-045, Addendum I.
Trustee Reeves gave the Report of the Affirmative Action
Review Committee. In the interest of brevity, he read the last
two pages of the report for the record. It was moved, seconded
and
RESOLVED: The Board of Trustees hereby
endorses the concept of the
establishment of a Committee on
Affirmative Action that will
provide the necessary direction
and impetus to affirmative action
efforts throughout the University
of Massachusetts and which will
be subject to a By-Law change at
a later date under the
appropriate conditions.
The Resolution on Religious Discrimination was addressed by
Trustee Kurzman. As a result of recent incidents of
anti-semitism on the Amherst campus, he presented a resolution.
He stated that while prejudice is a state of mind which probably
camot be acted upon discrimination is an act that can be.
Hopefully and eventually through education people's attitudes
will change. It was moved, seconded and
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RESOLVED: In light of the fact that
sporadic but persistent problems
g^ of anti-semitism continue to
(Special) surface on the U-Mass Amherst
5/16/84 campus and despite the fact that
the present administration of
this University is creatively f
firmly confronting the problem,
we believe it to be necessary to
make clear that anti-semitism as
well as racial and ethnic
bigotry is deemed incompatible
with the most fundamental
purposes, goals and
responsibilities of this
institution.
In keeping with the University's
commitment to public higher
education of superior quality*
the Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
reaffirms the principle that
conduct by faculty, staff,
students, or administration
based upon stereotyping or
prejudice which demeans or harms
individuals or groups has no
place in a community of
learning. Discrimination,
harrassment or interference with
the enjoyment of any rights and A
principles provided to all
students motivated by racial,
ethnic or religious bigotry will
not be tolerated. Rather, the
members of this University
should strive to understand the
value of the differences among
us so as to remove barriers or
mere misunderstanding and
ignorance which divide us. Our
responsibility goes beyond legal
strictures against
di scr iminat ion .
The Board of Trustees commends
the recent efforts of
individuals campuses to provide
relevant educational programs
and to refine mechanisms for the
redress of greivances. At this
time, we request that each
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campus go further to review,
revise as necessary, or create BoT
those policies, procedures and (Special)
programs which establish 5/16/84
expectations for appropriate
faculty, staff, student and
administrative conduct.
Trustee Kurzman spoke on the need for a Hotel Management
Course at the Boston campus. He requested a timetable to be
presented in the near future of how this program can be enacted.
The next item for consideration was the Tuition Resolution.
Trustee Sweeney presented the item and moved the adoption of the
resolution. After a discussion of the Regents 1 action, pending
legislation and the availability of tuition waivers, Trustee
Carlin expressed his concern about the language of the
resolution and suggested that another resolution be drafted or
this one defeated. At the conclusion of the discussion, it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To refer the Tuition Resolution to
the Executive Committee for further
consideration.
Trustee Sweeney voted against the motion.
Chairman Quinn asked that the Board endorse the following
resolutions which he presented to out-going Trustees Allen and
Reeves. It was moved, seconded and
WHEREAS, Charlene Allen was
elected by her peers at the
University of Massachusetts to
serve as the student
respresentative to the Board of
Trustees; and WHEREAS she has
served with distinction as Student
Trustee and as a member of the
Committee on Academic and Student
Affairs and the Affirmative Action
Review Committee, the Board of
Trustees wishes to express its
appreciation to her for her
performance as a Trustee, for her
time and effort, for her
contributions to the Board of
Trustees, and for the honor to
have served with her.
BE IT RESOLVED, THEREFORE, that
Charlene Allen be commended for
her deep commitment to the
students and the mission of the
University of Massachusetts.
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and,
WHEREAS, Paul Reeves was elected
by his peers at the University of
Massachusetts to serve as the
student representative to the
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Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS he
has served with distinction as
Student Trustee and as a member of BoT
the Committee on Budget and (Special)
Financial Affairs and the 5/16/84
Affirmative Action Review
Committee, the Board of Trustees ♦
wishes to express its appreciation
to him for his performance as a
Trustee, for his time and effort,
for his contributions to the Board
of Trustees, and for the honor to
have served with him.
BE IT RESOLVED, THEREFORE, that
Paul Reeves be commended for his
valuable service to the Board of
Trustees and his deep commitment
to the students and the mission of
the University of Massachusetts.
Chairman Quinn called for a motion to enter into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. He
announced that following the Executive Session there would be no
further business. At 4:55 p.m., it was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To enter into Executive Session.
Chairman Quinn voted for the motion as did Vice Chairman
Robsham, Trustees Allen, Carlin, Caruso, Knowles, Kurzman,
Reeves, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Cynthia A. Rich
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
May 22, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff: Chairman Quinn; Trustees Knowles
and Troy; Ms. Rich, Administrative Secretary, and Mr. Miller,
Deputy Secretary.
Other Trustees: Trustee Keller
University Administration: President Knapp, Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel; and Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
UM/Amherst: Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston: Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester ; Chancellor Tranquada, Ms. Wyatt, Vice Chancellor
and Hospital Director
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was the minutes of the Hospital
Management Board Minutes. It was noted that the FY' 85 Budget
for the University of Massachusetts Hospital was an item on the
agenda for the Budget and Financial Affairs Committee scheduled
for May 23, 1984. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve
the minutes of the March 21, and
April 18, 1984 meetings of the
Hospital Management Board. (Doc.
T84-037)
The next item was the Naming of Buildings at the Amherst
Campus. Trustee Knowles strongly recommended that the North
Physical Education Building be named for Ruth Totman and the
Alumni Stadium be renamed for Warren P. McGuirk. Trustee Troy
reiterated those sentiments. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board name the
North Physical Education Building
for Ruth Totman, former Head of the
Department of Physical Education at
UM/Amherst. (Doc. T84-035)
and,
EXECUTIVE VOTED: To re-name Alumni Stadium for Warren
5/22/84 p « McGuirk, former Athletic Director
and Dean of Physical Education at
UM/Amherst. (Doc. T84-035)
The Committee then considered the Naming of Buildings at the
Boston Campus. Trustee Troy expressed his continued concern (
about whether there will be sufficient space at UM/Boston in the
future. Chancellor Corrigan indicated the campus policy that
the buildings on the Boston Campus ought to bear seme
relationship to the community served both in terms of historical
personages that played an important role in Boston and people
whose lives and careers would provide models for present
students. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board name
Building 020 for John W. McCormack,
former Speaker of the United States
House of Representatives. (Doc.
T84-035)
and,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board name
Building 010 for Phillis Wheatley,
the notable black woman poet of the
eighteenth century. (Doc. T84-035)
The last item on the agenda was the Tuition Resolution.
This item was presented at the May 16th Board meeting and was
referred to the Executive Committee. President Knapp reviewed
the Regents general policy and increase and commented on two £
pending actions before the General Court. It was the sentiment
that the Trustees should reinforce its position with the
Legislature that it does not look with favor on any tuition
increase. After a lengthly discussion, it was
moved, seconded and
RESOLVED: To recommend that the Board of
Trustees reaffirms its position
taken in the FY 1985 Budget
Request that tuition at the
University of Massachusetts not
be raised; further, to authorize
the Chairman of the Board to
submit a letter to the
Legislature asking that booty, in
voting on the appropriations
acts, to consider the
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contribution of the students to EXECUTIVE
the General Fund, and urging the 5/22/84
Legislature to support the
Board's position.
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
ithia A. Ricr
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
May 23, 1984
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff: Chairman Knowles, Trustees
Keller, Kurzman, and Sweeney, Ms. Rich, Administrative Secretary
and Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary.
Committee Members Absent: Trustee Costin
University Administration: President Knapp, Mr. Brand,
Treasurer; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and
Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Sear son, General Counsel.
UM/Amherst: Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston: Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada and Ms. Wyatt, Vice
Chancellor and Hospital Director
Chairman Knowles convened the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
At the request of Chancellor Duffey, the agenda items for
UM/Amherst were dealt with first starting with the Equipment Fee
for Engineering Students . The proposal established a $100 per
semester fee assessed to engineering graduate and undergraduate
students. Recent visiting and accrediting committees cited the
School of Engineering with the need to improve its laboratory
facilities. Two thirds of the funds generated will be used to
modernize the laboratory facilities and one third will be for
computer maintenance. Other institutions which have experienced
similar problems and instituted fees include the University of
Lowell, the University of Michigan, and the University of
Missouri.
There was seme discussion about the expectation of future
state funding in the equipment account and the need for an
annual review of the fee. In response to a query regarding
student reaction, Chancellor Duffey said the Engineering
students proposed that the fee be $50 per semester and be
administered by a student/faculty committee. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board
establish, for the academic years,
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1984-85 through 1987-88, the
BFA Engineering Equipment Trust Fund at
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Amherst, which fund shall have as
its purpose the purchase and
maintenance of equipment in the
School of Engineering; the fund
shall consist of a fee of $100 per
semester, charged to undergraduate
and graduate students majoring in
Engineering; said fee shall be
reviewed on an annual basis. (Doc.
T84-043)
The next item discussed was Modification to Tuition Waiver
Policies. The proposed amendments allow up to twenty-five
waivers at the Amherst campus to be granted to out-of-state
students demonstrating exceptional athletic talent and increase
the number of tuition waivers for exceptionally talented
students from 60 to 100 for the Amherst Campus. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board take the
following action:
To amend Section 4 of the Tuition
Waiver Policies as follows:
4. Tuition Waivers for
Exceptionally Talented Students:
4.1 Eligibility:
NOW READS:
Tuition Waivers may be granted to
Massachusetts residents who will be
entering the University of
Massachusetts Amherst or Boston
campuses as matriculated students
pursuing a degree who either :
(1) are in the top five percent of
their class; or
(2) where information on rank in
class is not available or
meaningful, have demonstrated
intellectual and academic
accomplishment of comparable
distinction; or
(3) have demonstrated outstanding
talent and ability in the arts or
athletics
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(4) have demonstrated outstanding
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Recipients of tuition waivers shall
be expected to provide a significant
contribution to enhance the quality
of life of the University.
AMEND TO READ:
4.1 Eligibility:
Tuition Waivers may be granted to
students who will be entering the
University of Massachusetts Amherst
or Boston campuses as matriculated
students pursuing a degree who:
(1) in the case of Massachusetts
residents are in the top five
percent of their class or, where
information or rank in class is not
available, or meaningful, have
demonstrated intellectual and
academic accomplishment of
comparable distinction; or
(2) in the case of Massachusetts
residents have demonstrated
outstanding talent for and
commitment to community service; or
(3) have demonstrated outstanding
talent and ability in the arts or
athletics. Up to twenty-five
tuition waivers may be granted to
out-of-state residents on the
Amherst campus under this subsection.
4.2 NOW READS: "The Amherst campus shall be
allocated 60 waivers..."
AMEND TO READ: "The Amherst campus shall be
allocated 100 waivers..."
Doc. T83-098, Addendum I
The Supplemental Health Benefits Plan had been presented in
detail at the March 28th Committee meeting. Trustee Keller
indicated the Student Government Association's support of the
mandatory fee. After a discussion of the legality of requiring
the mandatory fee, it was moved, seconded and
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VOTED; To recommend that the Board
BFA establish the Supplemental Health
5/23/84 Benefits Coverage Trust Fund at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst; which self-supporting trust
fund will provide supplemental
health benefits to students;
further, to establish a fee of not
more than $135 in 1984-85; said fee
will be mandatory for students not
covered under some other comparable
medical plan or insurance policy.
(Doc. T84-022)
The Committee then discussed Automatic Teller Machines at
the Amherst Campus. The bid process and the bids received were
reviewed. Mr. Searson indicated that since it is technically a
branch bank the Regents approve the method and terms of the
lease if applicable or the rental thereof. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board accept
the bid of the Shawmut Bank for the
installation of Automated Teller
Machines in the Campus Center at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst; all as set forth in Doc.
T84-041.
The University Hospital FY 1985 Budget was reviewed. Under
Chapter 372, which significantly affected the hospital, the
revenue is capped. Following a discussion of the budgeted
malpractice insurance, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve
the FY85 Budget of the University
Hospital contained in Doc. T84-040.
The next item, Deferred Tuition at the Medical School
authorized the continuation of the legislatively mandated
learning contracts under which students may defer two thirds of
their tuition until after their residency training. Upon
completion of the residency if the student practices medicine
for a year or more in Massachusetts, the deferred tuition is
forgiven. Without discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend to the Board that
pursuant to the provisions of the
state appropriation act to authorize
the Chancellor of the University of
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Massachusetts at Worcester to enter
into learning contracts with BFA
students, for so long as such 5/23/84
contracts are mandated by the
Legislature, which contracts will
make provision for deferrals equal
to two-thirds of the tuition
chargeable to the students, and
payback service or monetary payback
to the Commonwealth on completion of
the students' training. (Doc.
T84-100, Addendum I)
It was also moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board amend
the terms of the Robert J. McCartney
Memorial Scholarship Fund by
striking the words "shall be born in
Massachusetts" and replacing
therefor the words "must be
domiciled in Massachusetts." (Doc.
T84-042)
and,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board
establish the Marsha H. Nute
Memorial Fund as an endowment of the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst subject to the following
provisions: that seventy-five (75%)
percent of the annual income earned
during the preceding fiscal year
shall be awarded to a senior
student matriculating in the
Stockbridge School of Agriculture;
that the Stockbridge Scholarship
Committee shall award the
scholarship to a Massachusetts
resident who is studying either
Fruit and Vegetable Production or
Animal Agriculture and who is in
good academic standing; and, that at
the termination of each fiscal year
the remaining twenty- five (25%)
percent shall be added to the
principal of the fund. (Doc T84-042)
and further,
VOTED: To recommend to the Board that the
Herbert Lipke Memorial Fund be
established as an Endowment Fund for
the purpose of making annually one
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BFA during the preceding fiscal year to
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graduate student or students in the
Department of Biology, University of
Massachusetts at Boston. Selection
of the recipient (s) shall be made by
the Department Graduate Committee;
the decision of awards shall be
dealt with through a competitive
process funding travel for a
graduate student who would
substantially benefit from such
support. (Doc. T84-042)
The Committee then approved two Personnel Actions at the
Amherst Campus.
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve
the personnel action for William C.
Shephard contained in Doc. T84-039,
addendum I.
and,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve
the personnel action for Keith R.
Carver contained in Doc. T84-038,
Addendum I.
The Committee heard a progress report presented by
Chancellor Corrigan on the Student Center and Services
Building . He stated that after a review of the cost of a 7
million bond issue, it was determined that the burden of paying
$100 per semester could not be borne by the students. Mr.
Kurzman discussed mixed financing and stressed the need for a
definitive and attainable plan.
The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
Cynthia A. Rich
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
May 30, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE STAFF: Chairman Troy, Trustees Carlin
Caruso, Rohsham, and Zervas; Ms. Rich, Administrative Secretary,
OTHER TRUSTEES: Trustees Keller and Kurzman
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION: President Knapp, Mr. Searson,
General Counsel; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs
UM/AMHERST : Chancellor Duffey and Dr. Conti, Acting Provost
UM/BOSTON: Chancellor Corrigan and Provost Greene
UM/WORCESTER: Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Troy called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.
The first item for consideration was Appointments with
Tenure at UM/Amherst. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur
with the appointment by the
President of Keith Carver as
Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering with tenure at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-050)
and,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board concur
in the appointment by the President
of Judith E. Fryer as Professor of
English with tenure at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-053)
and further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur
in the appointment by the President
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Mechnical Engineering with tenure at
the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-054)
The next item for consideration was the Awards of Tenure at
Amherst, Boston, and Worcester. Dr. Conti reviewed the tenure
process specifically as it related to the award of tenure for
Joel Naroff. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the award of
tenure to Dan Clawson, Associate
Professor of Sociology at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-049)
and,
VOTED; To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the award of
tenure to Thomas Kida, Associate
Professor of Accounting at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-050)
and further,
VOTED; To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the award of
tenure to Joel Naroff, Associate
Professor of General Business and
Finance at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc.
T84-056)
and,
VOTED; To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the award of
tenure to Pieter Elgers, Professor
of Accounting at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc.
T84-052)
Following a brief discussion of the Award of Tenure to
Richard Tenney at the Boston campus, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the award of
tenure to Richard Tenney, Associate
Professor of Mathematics at the
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Boston. (Doc. T84-046)
Chancellor Tranquada reviewed the credentials of the
individuals recommended for the Award of Tenure a t the Worcester
campus. Without discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the award of
tenure to Gregory L. Eastwood,
Professor of Medicine at the
University of Massachusetts at
Worcester. (Doc. T84-047)
and,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the award of
tenure to Charles I. Haffajee,
Associate Professor of Medicine at
the University of Massachusetts at
Worcester. (Doc. T84-048)
The next item on the agenda was the creation of the Paul
Murray Kendall Professorship of Biography — UM/Amherst. Paul
Murray Kendall was a historian whose main work was biography.
Professor Stephen B. Oates was recommended to be appointed to
the newly-named Professorship. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board
establish the Paul Murray Kendall
Professorship in Biography in the
Department of History at the
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-060)
and,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board appoint
Stephen B. Oates the first Paul
Murray Kendall Professor of
Biography at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc.
T84-060)
and further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board appoint
Robert Potash the Clarence H. and
Helen Haring Professor of History at
the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-059)
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Requirement for one semester for Michael Doherty at UM/Amherst
in order that he may complete his manuscript. Without
discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board postpone
for one semester the requirement
that Professor Michael Doherty
return to the University on
completion of his sabbatical leave
and to grant him a leave without pay
from September 1, 1984 to January
26, 1985. (Doc. T84-058)
The Hotel and Restaurant Administration Program was
discussed. Chancellor Corrigan stated that in response to what
was happening in the hotel and restaurant community he felt
there was a need for a program. The Boston campus was not
inclined to proceed in the direction of an instantaneous four
year program because of the cost and the lengthy process
involved in program approval. The liklihood of students taking
two years in Boston and continuing at Amherst to finish is moot
unless there exists financial support. He suggested that a
useful way to proceed would be to start under the umbrella of
the Amherst program. The issues raised were whether there was a
need for the program at Boston and secondly how the program
would get started.
Trustee Kurzman spoke to the immediacy of a program located
in Boston and the areas which could be addressed such as
marketing, purchasing, salesmanship, and front office
management. He was interested in whether or not an extension of
the Amherst program in Boston could be accomplished. In
response, Chancellor Duffey spoke of the capital investment in
terms of lab cost and hiring faculty and said the decision to
start a program must be made very carefully particularly in
light of the tenure system. Also, the program approval is
delayed while the Board of Regents weigh whether the private
sector can do it better or if the program would be in
competition with the private sector. Furthermore, the problem
at Amherst is that in order to expand the program resources must
be reallocated. That requires reshaping the campus to hire more
faculty He stated that he did not think it was possible to take
the present program at Amherst and expand it without hiring more
faculty.
President Knapp responded that there was a good possibility
of constructing a program on the Boston campus initially with
the Amherst campus supervising the instruction of the curriculum
and hiring faculty but the lack of financial resources would
still exist. The question raised was whether the resources
would come from a reallocation of resources on campus or from a
new appropriation. Chancellor Duffey said that if the resources
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were available there would be no problem with expanding the
program.
Currently there are 156 four year programs and over 200 two
year programs including eight in Massachusetts. Graduates from
four year institutions seek management positions with the hope
of corporate and general management positions. The two year
graduates generally enter at the supervisory level and move into
the management level.
Alternative ideas explored including tying the program in
with a specific area so that a graduate would have a degree in
that area but an intensity in hotel courses and awarding a minor
concentration
At the conclusion of the discussion the Committee asked that
no later than the September committee meeting Chancellor Corrigan
return with a fuller analysis of the job demand in the market
place, a model of a four year program at the Boston campus
totally under the jurisdi cation of the Boston campus, and a
model of an extension of the program from the Amherst campus.
The next item was the Establishment of the Master of Science
in Biotechnology and Biomedical Science. Provost Greene
presented the program. The program is designed to train
students in the theory of lab techniques in biotechnology and
biomedical science. It has an intensive training in lab skills
with emphasis on computer applications to biotechnology and
there is an internship component with biotechnology industrial
and research organizatons in the greater Boston area. It is
based in part on current personnel but additional resources will
be needed. It was moved, seconded and
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VOTED : To recommend that the Board
establish, subject to the
concurrence of the Board of Regents,
a Master of Science Degree Program
in Biotechnology and Biomedical
Science at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston, as set
forth in Doc. T84-057.
The Undergraduate Program Review at UM/ Amherst was briefly
discussed. The program review gave an affirmative view in terms
of quality of faculty and basic curricula on each of the
programs on the Amherst campus. Certain suggestions are given
in the full report which would suggest some modification and
different courses. Generally it was an affirmative evaluation
with the overriding reservation that the facilities and
equipment across the board ranged from appauling to
substandard. This, however, has been stated in every budget
request for the last three years.
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. . Trustee Carlin suggested that the document might become a
catalyst to develop a consensus of the Board toward what the
capital needs might be.
The next item discussed was Modification to Tuition Waiver
Policies . The proposed amendments allow up to twenty-five
waivers at the Amherst campus to be granted to out-of-state
students demonstrating exceptional athletic talent and increase
the number of tuition waivers for exceptionally talented
students from 60 to 100 for the Amherst Campus. It was moved,
seconded, and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board tke the
following action:
To amend Section 4 of the Tuition
Waiver Policies as follows:
4. Tuition Waivers for
Exceptionally Talented Students:
4.1 Eligibility:
NOW READS:
Tuition Waivers may be granted to
Massachusetts residents who will be
entering the University of
Massachusetts Amherst or Boston
campuses as matriculated students
pursuing a degree who either :
(1) are in the top five percent of
their class; or
(2) where information on rank in
class is not available or
meaningful, have demonstrated
intellectual and academic
accomplishment of comparable
distinction; or
(3) have demonstrated outstanding
talent and ability in the arts or
athletics
(4) have demonstrated outstanding
talent for and commitment to
community service
Recipients of tuition waivers shall
be expected to provide a significant
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contribution to enhance the quality
of life of the University.
AMEND TO READ;
4.1 Eligibility;
Tuition Waivers may be granted to
students who will be entering the
University of Massachusetts Amherst
or Boston campuses as matriculated
students pursuing a degree who:
(1) in the case of Massachusetts
residents are in the top five
percent of their class or, where
information or rank in class is not
available, or meaningful, have
demonstrated intellectual and
academic accomplishment of
comparable distinction; or
(2) in the case of Massachusetts
residents have demonstrated
outstanding talent for and
commitment to community service; or
(3) have demonstrated outstanding
talent and ability in the arts or
athletics. Up to twenty-five
tuition waivers may be granted to
out-of-state residents on the
Amherst campus under this subsection.
4.2 NOW READS: "The Amherst campus shall be
allocated 60 waivers..."
AMEND TO READ "The Amherst campus shall be
allocated 100 waivers..."
Doc. T83-096, Addendum I
The Committee then heard a progress report presented by
Chancellor Corrigan on the Student Center and Services
Building . The proposal presented attempts to encompass what
programs should realistically be housed in the Student Center
and relieve existing space.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
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Administrative Secretary to the
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 6, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Chancellor's Conference Room
Administration Building
University of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Trustees and Trustee Staff ; Chairman Quinn; Vice Chairman
Robsham; Trustees Carlin, Caruso, Gomes, Keller, Knowles,
Kurzman, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas ; Ms. Rich, Administrative
Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Trustee Absent ; Trustee Costin
University Administration ; President Knapp; Mr. Kelley,
Associate Vice President for Human Resources; Mr. MacArthur,
Vice President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Sear son,
General Counsel; and Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic
Affairs
UM/Amhers t ; Chancellor Duffey; Professor Gibson, Faculty Repre-
sentative
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor for
Administration and Finance
UM/Worcester : Dr. Howe, Vice Chancellor/Academic Dean; Dr.
Hobson, Faculty Representative
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m. The
Board then considered and approved the minutes of the April 4,
1984 meeting as written. Without discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the April
4, 1984 Board of Trustees meeting.
Chairman Quinn congratulated the Chancellors on the success-
ful Commencement Exercises. He welcomed the two new Student
Trustees, Adrian Gomes from UM/Boston and James Keller from UM/-
Amherst .
President Knapp reported that there were approximately 6,800
degrees granted at the Graduation Ceremonies. He then reviewed
the progress of the FY' 85 Budget. House 5858 provided for fund-
ing for the University beyond what was first reported by the
House Ways and Means Committee and included operating funds of
roughly 3.5 million for the Amherst and Boston campuses, three
additional specials related to the Boston campus and additional
funds for cooperative extension through the Amherst
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campus. The total is in excess of 4 million. The next princi-
pal concern was the action required by the Senate which was ex-
pected to be finished by at least by July 6. He gave an update
on the status of the funding of various collective bargaining
agreements.
Chancellor Duffey reported on the admissions situation at
the Amherst campus. He stated that to date there were 4,378
paid acceptances of admission for the freshman class this fall
and the academic profile of the freshman class and minority en-
rollment continues to improve. He mentioned that the Amherst
campus recently hosted a conference on Technology Transfer in-
volving fifty major corporations and eleven New England Research
Universities. Each campus presented its areas of research
strength and discussed with the corporations interest in parti-
cular research and technology transfer. He concluded his re-
marks with the announcement that the Pillsbury Company last
month awarded the University funds to establish an annual $1,000
scholarship in honor of Joseph R. Perrozzi a 1954 Food Science
major graduate who died last August. He served as Director of
Technology Development at Pillsbury where he supervised the de-
velopment of several successful products including the Angel
Food Cake mix. The Scholarship will be awarded to a student in
Food Science.
Trustee Robsham inquired as to the availability of data on
comparative financial capacity of the incoming class. His con-
cern was that students with perhaps greater financial capacity
and academic ability are accepted over students with lesser fi-
nancial capacity. Chancellor Duffey stated a comparative study
and profile for the last few years will be completed and copies
of the data will be sent to the Trustees.
In the absence of Chancellor Tranquada, Vice Chancellor Howe
reported for the Medical School. He informed the Board that
during the past few months there have been a number of events on
the campus but one may have gone unnoticed. On April 29 the
Second Family Day was held. Four hundred parents, family mem-
bers, and friends of the medical students attended representing
eighty-six cities and towns in the Commonwealth. Another
announcement was the recent award by the United States Depart-
ment of Health and Human services of $198,000 for basic research
support to the Medical Center. The significance is that this is
the thirteenth year the medical School has received this kind of
award and each year it has increased in size and its directly
related to the on-going research efforts in the Medical Center.
He announced the appointment of Lawrence E. Fox, Ph.D. as Asso-
ciate Vice Chancellor for University Relations. His recent
assignment was directing the 8 million dollar Endowment Campaign
at the JFK Library.
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The Reverend John P. Howe II, father of the Medical School's
current Vice Chancellor and Academic Dean, has established the
Phyllis M. Howe lectureship fund in memory of his wife in appre-
ciation of the UMC nurses, physicians and staff. The proceeds
from this fund will be used to sponsor an annual lecture in
Ethics and Medical Decision-making to be held annually at the
Medical School. The lectureship was selected by the Howe family
as a fitting means of expressing gratitude for the superb care
that she received at the Medical Center.
Chancellor Corrigan announced a recent gift from Digital
Corporation of $220,000 worth of equipment for the computer pro-
gram. This year the American Council of Learned Societies
awarded 65 fellowships two of which went to faculty at the
Boston campus. He reminded the Trustees that on June 7,
Chairman and Mrs. Quinn were hosting a dinner marking the
Twentieth Anniversary of the signing of the legislation which
lead to the opening of UM/Boston.
Trustee Knowles then gave the report of the Committee on
Budget and Financial Affairs. The first item was the FY 85 Bud -
get for the University Hospital. The proposed budget was
ninety-six million dollars and included a six percent increase
in revenue expenses, will result in a 2.5 percent decrease in
Hospital rates, and assumes an increase in staff productivity
and patient visits. Without discussion, it was moved, seconded
and
VOTED; To approve the FY85 Budget of the
University Hospital contained in
Doc. T84-040.
The second item, Learning Contracts , authorized the continu-
ation of the Medical School contracts for as long as the con-
tracts are mandated by the Legislature. Under the contract stu-
dents may defer two-thirds of their tuition until after complet-
ing their post doctoral training. If the student then practices
medicine for a year or more in Massachusetts the deferred tui-
tion is forgiven. The Medical School tuition is presently
$5,170 and the contract defers all but $1,723. The total rev-
enue deferred is 1.4 million dollars per year. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED t Pursuant to the provisions of the
state appropriation act to authorize
the Chancellor of the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester to enter
into learning contracts with stu-
dents, for so long as such contracts
are mandated by the Legislature,
which contracts will make provision
for deferrals equal to two-thirds of
the tuition
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back service or monetary payback to
the Commonwealth on completion of a
the students' training. (Doc. T82-
-100 , Addendum I)
The third item was the Equipment Fee for Engineering Stu -
dents at the Amherst campus. Two problems facing the School of
Engineering are the lack of sufficient capital funds to purchase
equipment and the lack of funds to maintain the gifts in the
form of equipment which are received from business. The propo-
sal establishes a trust fund and a fee of $100 per semester to
be paid by all Engineering majors in order to purchase and main-
tain the equipment for the School of Engineering. The fee would
generate $536,000 per year and will be reviewed on an annual
basis. For students receiving federal financial assistance one-
half of the cost of the fee will be covered and Chancellor
Duffey stated that there will be other funds available. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To establish, for the academic years,
1984-85 through 1987-88, the Engineering
Equipment Trust Fund at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst, which fund
shall have as its purpose the purchase
and maintenance of equipment in the
School of Engineering; the fund shall
consist of a fee of $100 per semester,
charged to undergraduate and graduate
students majoring in Engineering; said
fee shall be reviewed on an annual ba-
sis. (Doc. T84-043)
The next item was to establish the Supplemental Health Bene -
fits Trust Fund. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To establish the Supplemental Health
Benefits Coverage Trust Fund at the
University of Massachusetts at Am-
herst; which self-supporting trust
fund will provide supplemental
health benefits to students; further,
to establish a fee on an annual ba-
sis of not more than $135; said fee
will be mandatory for students not
covered under some other comparable
medical plan or insurance policy. (Doc. T84-022)
As authorized by the Board of Trustees, the Amherst campus
solicited bids to install Automatic Teller Machines in the cam-
pus center. It was moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To accept the bid of the Shawmut
Bank for the installation of Auto-
mated Teller Machines in the Campus
Center at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Amherst; all as set
forth in Doc. T84-041.
The next items considered were amendments to and the esta-
blishment of new Endowment Funds . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To amend the terms of the Robert J.
McCartney Memorial Scholarship Fund
by striking the words "shall be born
in Massachusetts" and replacing
therefor the words "must be domi-
ciled in Massachusetts." (Doc. T84-
-042)
and,
)
VOTED; To establish the Marsha H. Nute
Memorial Fund as an endowment of the
University of Massachusetts at Am-
herst subject to the following pro-
visions: that seventy-five (75%)
percent of the annual income earned
during the preceding fiscal year
shall be awarded to a senior student
matriculating in the Stockbridge
School of Agriculture; that the
Stockbridge Scholarship Committee
shall award the scholarship to a
Massachusetts resident who is stud-
ying either Fruit and Vegetable Pro-
duction or Animal Agriculture and
who is in good academic standing;
and, that at the termination of each
fiscal year the remaining twenty-
five (25%) percent shall be added to
the principal of the fund. (Doc.
T84-042)
and further,
VOTED; That the Herbert Lipke Memorial Fund
be established as an Endowment Fund
for the purpose of making annually
one or more awards from income
earned during the preceding fiscal
year to support professional travel
for a graduate student or students
in the Department of Biology,
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University of Massachusetts at
Boston. Selection of the reci-
pient (s) shall be made by the De-
partment Graduate Committee; the
decision of awards shall be dealt
with through a competitive process
funding travel for a graduate stu-
dent who would substantially benefit
from such support. (Doc. T84-042)
The last two items reported were Personnel Actions at the Am-
herst Campus. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the personnel action for
William C. Shephard contained in
Doc. T84-039, Addendum I.
and,
VOTED: To approve the personnel action for
Keith R. Carver contained in Doc.
T84-038, Addendum I.
Trustee Troy gave the report of the Committee on Academic
and Student Affairs. On the recommendation of the Committee,
the Board approved the following Appointments and Awards with
Tenure. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To concur with the appointment by
the President of Keith Carver as
Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering with tenure at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Am-
herst. (Doc. T84-050)
and,
VOTED: To concur in the appointment by the
President of Judith E. Fryer as Pro-
fessor of English with tenure at the
University of Massachusetts at Am-
herst. (Doc. T84-053)
and further,
- VOTED: To concur in the appointment by the
President of Winston A. Knight as
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
with tenure at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc.
T84-054)
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and,
)
VOTED: To concur with the President in the
award of tenure to Dan Clawson,
Associate Professor of Sociology at
the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-049)
and further,
VOTED; To concur with the President in the
award of tenure to Thomas Kida,
Associate Professor of Accounting at
the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-050)
and,
VOTED; To concur with the President in the
award of tenure to Joel Naroff,
Associate Professor of General
Business and Finance at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Amherst
(Doc. T84-056)
and further,
VOTED; To concur with the President in the
award of tenure to Pieter Elgers,
Professor of Accounting at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Am-
herst. (Doc. T84-052)
and,
VOTED; To concur with the President in the
award of tenure to Richard Tenney,
Associate Professor of Mathematics
at the University of Massachusetts
at Boston. (Doc. T84-046)
and further,
VOTED; To concur with the President in the
award of tenure to Gregory L.
Eastwood, Professor of Medicine at
the University of Massachusetts at
Worcester. (Doc. T84-047)
and,
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VOTED; To concur with the President in the
award of tenure to Charles I.
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Haffajee, Associate Professor of
Medicine at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Worcester. (Doc T84-048) ((\
The next items considered were the Establishment of the Paul
Murray Kendall Professor and the Appointment to Named Chairs
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To establish the Paul Murray Kendall
Professorship in Biography in the
Department of History at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Amherst.
(Doc. T84-060)
and,
VOTED; To appoint Stephen B. Oates the
first Paul Murray Kendall Professor
of Biography at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc.
T84-060)
and further,
VOTED; To appoint Robert Potash the
Clarence K. and Helen Haring Pro-
fessor of History at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc. j
T84-059)
The Postponement of Sabbatical Leave Requirement for Michael
Doherty at UM/ Amherst for the purpose of completing a book was
recommended. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To postpone for one semester the
requirement that Professor Michael
Doherty return to the University on
completion of his sabbatical leave
and to grant him a leave without pay
from September 1, 1984 to January
26, 1985. (Doc. T84-058)
The proposed Master of Science Degree in Biotechnology and
Biomedical Science" at UM/ Boston was recommended. Trustee Troy
stated that the campus clearly established the need and the
value to society of such a program. The job opportunities for
graduates should be ample. Without discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED; To establish, subject to he con-
currence of the Board of Regents,
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a Master of Science Degree Program
in Biotechnology and Biomedical Sci-
ence at the University of Massachu-
setts at Boston, as set forth in
Doc. T84-057.
The Modification of Tuition Waiver Policies was then pre-
sented. The Amherst campus proposal institutes a number of
changes in order to up-grade the intercollegiate Athletic Pro-
gram. A crucial part of this effort is the ability to recruit
students with exceptional athletic talent. The proposal modi-
fies the Tuition Waiver Policy as it applies to tuition waivers
for exceptionally talented students and increases the number of
tuition waivers from 60 to 100 and allows up to 25 waivers to be
granted to out-of-state students. Chancellor Duffey noted that
previous action of the Board of Trustees exempted the use of
tuition waivers for football and basketball. The majority of
the tuition waivers have been used on the basis of scholarship
and that will continue to be the case. The Amherst campus plans
to examine each year the use of tuition waivers to certify that
no tuition waivers in the program are being used at the expense
of waivers need by students financially in need. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED ; To amend, subject to the approval of
the Board of Regents, Section 4 of
the Tuition Waiver Policies as
follows :
4. Tuition Waivers for
Exceptionally Talented Students.
4.1 Eligibility;
NOW READS;
Tuition Waivers may be granted to
Massachusetts residents who will be
entering the University of Massa-
chusetts Amherst or Boston campuses
as matriculated students pursuing a
degree who either ;
(1) are in the top five percent of
their class; or
(2) where information on rank in
class is not available or meaning-
ful, have demonstrated intellectual
and academic accomplishment of com-
parable distinction; or
(3) have demonstrated outstanding
talent and ability in the arts or
athletics
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(4) have demonstrated outstanding
talent for and commitment to com-
munity service.
Recipients of tuition waivers shall
be expected to provide a significant
contribution to enhance the quality
of life of the University.
AMEND TO READ;
4.1 Eligibility;
Tuition Waivers may be granted to
students who will be entering the
University of Massachusetts Amherst
or Boston campuses as matriculated
students pursuing a degree who;
(1) in the case of Massachusetts
residents are in the top five per-
cent of their class, or where infor-
mation on rank in class is not
available, or meaningful, have dem-
onstrated intellectual and academic
accomplishment of comparable dis-
tinction; or
(2) in the case of Massachusetts
residents have demonstrated out-
standing talent for and commitment
to community service; or
(3) have demonstrated outstanding
talent and ability in the arts or
athletics. Up to twenty-five tui-
tion waivers may be granted to out-
-of-state residents on the Amherst
campus under this subsection.
Recipients of tuition waivers shall
be expected to provide a significant
contribution to enhance the quality
of life of the University.
4.2 NOW READS; "The Amherst Campus shall be
allocated 60 waivers..."
AMEND TO READ; "The Amherst Campus shall be
allocated 100 waivers..."
(Doc. T83-098, Addendum I)
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I
Mr. Troy reported that the Committee considered the sum-
maries of The Undergraduate Program Reviews at Amherst. The
review team was composed of distinguished scholars from outside
the Commonwealth. They reviewed seven departments at Amherst:
Computer and Information Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chem-
istry, Biochemistry, Geology, and Zoology. The campus and the
President found these reviews extremely valuable but one point
above all stood out sharply in their conclusion. They were fav-
orable in terms of the quality of faculty and the programs of-
fered but gravely concerned about the inadequacy in the support
account as these affect such vital materials as equipment, space
and laboratories. Mr. Troy stressed the need for stronger sup-
port service, and that this is a critical matter which he hoped
would go to the Board of Regents and the Legislature.
Mr. Troy presented the motion to approve the Supplemental
Health Benefits Plan. Without discussion, it was moved, sec-
onded and
VOTED : That all students at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst be re-
quired to subscribe to the Supple-
mental Health Benefits Plan, except
those who substantiate coverage
under some other medical plan or
insurance policy providing com-
parable benefits. (Doc. T84-022)
Mr. Troy reported that the Committee discussed at some
length a proposal to establish a program in Hotel and Restaurant
Administration at U/Mass Boston. The Committee explored the
difficulties and the complexities of establishing a program but
were not in a position to come to any conclusions. The Com-
mittee urged the Campus to address the matter systematically and
to come before it in September with informed proposals that
could considered and acted upon. The Committee needs, for ex-
ample, a fuller analysis of the job demands in this area as well
as what is being done in other institutions both public and pri-
vate. It asked for a model of the four year program at the Har-
bor campus that would be totally independent of Amherst as well
as a model of an extension of a program which might come via the
Amherst campus. These were minimal proposals the Committee
would like to see. Mr. Kurzman mentioned that he attended the
Academic and Student Affairs Committee meeting and there were
pros and cons on both sides of the situation. He stated his
interest in the program since the formative stages of the dis-
cussion many months ago. He thought the discussion was good so
that the problems could be identified and resolved. If not re-
solved, at least some area of understanding could be reached so
that there could be some forward movement. It was the consensus
of the Committee that it looks forward to hearing from the Chan-
cellors in this matter. Chancellor Duffey stated
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one specific item that he thought was important to the dis-
cussion was a personnel study and study of present programs dem-
onstrating the need for this particular program for a period of
time long enough to justify the public investment.
Chairman Quinn gave the report of the Executive Committee.
The first item was the Hospital Management Board . It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED; To approve the minutes of the March
21, and April 18, 1984 meetngs of
the Hospital Management Board.
(Doc. T84-037)
and,
VOTED; To name the North Physical Education
Building for Ruth Totman, former
Head of the Department of Physical
Education at the University of Mass-
achusetts at Amherst. (Doc. T84-035)
and further,
To re-name Alumni Stadium for Warren
P. McGuirk, former Athletic Director
and Dean of Physical Education at
UM/Amherst. (Doc. T84-035)
and,
VOTED ; To name Building 020 for John W.
McCormack, former Speaker of the
United States House of Represen-
tatives. (Doc. T84-035)
and further,
To name Building 010 for Phi 11 is
Wheat ley, the notable black woman
poet of the eighteenth century.
(Doc. T84-035)
The next item was the Tuition Resolution which at a previous
meeting was presented by Trustee Sweeney. The Executive Com-
mittee recommended the Tuition Resolution be adopted in a re-
phrased manner. Trustee Sweeney expressed his disappointment on
this important issue. Chairman Quinn said that he would call
upon Mr. Troy in order to make the letter forceful and direct.
More important, the letter which seeks no tuition increase will
go to the Legislative leadership and will be competitive with
the Regents' position of fifteen percent and with the House
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position of seven percent therefore making it stronger than what
was in the original resolution. It was moved, seconded and
RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees re-
affirms its position taken in the
FY 1985 Budget Request that tui-
tion at the University of Massa-
chusetts not be raised; further,
to authorize the Chairman of the
Board to submit a letter to the
Legislature asking that body, in
voting on the appropriations acts,
to consider the contribution of
the students to the General Fund,
and urging the Legislature to sup-
port the Board's position.
Trustees Carlin and Sweeney voted against the motion.
Under other business, Mr. Knowles gave the Report of the
Athletic Committee. He prefaced his remarks by stating that it
was reported in the newspapers that UM/Amherst has gone big time
in sports and this was not true. It is the intent of the Com-
mittee that the existing athletics programs become competitive
within their category. This means becoming competitive with
peer groups in the Northeast, with Scholarship aid, waivers, and
facilities. The Committee is dealing with these issues. To
achieve this end, the University at Amherst Athletics Department
deems it necessary to eliminate men's and women's sports in the
areas of skiing, golf, tennis and wrestling. He stated that
there would be further discussion and reconsideration. Several
Trustees mentioned that they had received letters from students
and parents of students who were concerned about the elimination
of these programs. It was also mentioned that the alternative
of phasing out the programs should be explored.
Chairman Quinn reminded the trustees of the celebration
marking the Twentieth Anniversary of the Harbor Campus the fol-
lowing evening. In attendance will be former Legislators and
past and present Governors. In recognition of the particular
Governor who was on hand to sign the Legislation into Law, Judge
Sweeney urged the adoption of a resolution that could be pre-
sented in the form of a plaque to Governor Peabody. It was
moved, seconded and
RESOLVED:
WHEREAS Endicott Peabody, a dis-
tinguished graduate of Harvard
College, and a trained lawyer and
WHEREAS he entered the field of
politics in 1955 as a member of
the Governor's Council and eight
years later in 1963 he became
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Governor of Massachusetts and
WHEREAS during his term as
Governor he became known as a re-
former and leader in many areas
including education and WHEREAS he
signed into law Chapter 56 2 of the
Acts of 1964 which provided for
the establishment of the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts facilities
in the vicinity of the City of
Boston.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the
Board of Trustees of the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts does hereby
commend Endicott Peabody for these
contributions to all of government
especially higher education and
particularly the University of
Massachusetts .
Robert H. Quinn
Chairman
There was no further business to come before the Board and
the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Tynthia A. Rich
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
July 16, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff; Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Knowles, Robsham and Troy, Ms. Rich, Administrative Secretary
and Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Other Trustees ; Trustee Keller
University Administration; President Knapp, Mr. Kelley, Asso-
ciate Vice President for Human Resources; and Mr. Searson,
General Counsel
UM/Amherst ; Dean Bischoff
UM/Boston: Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester ; Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.
President Knapp asked that Chancellor Tranquada report on the
crash of the New England Life Flight helicopter on the previous
day.
Chancellor Tranquada said the flight was the fourth of the
day and it was returning to the Medical Center from Martha's
Vineyard with a patient on board. Also aboard were the attend-
ing physician, Dr. Elliott Strom, the attending nurse, Madelyn
Elia, and the pilot Billy Ray Sullivan.
At 10:28 p.m. the pilot radioed that one engine of the two
engine craft had failed. Within twenty seconds the second en-
gine failed. The pilot, in attempt to land on a highway swerved
to avoid an automobile and crashed into a telephone pole. Dr.
Strom and Mr. Sullivan were killed. Ms. Elia was severely in-
jured. Ms. Marie Winslow, the patient, was strapped onto a
stretcher and was uninjured.
In the discussion that followed Chancellor Tranquada noted
that Ms. Elia's condition was stable, that Mr. Sullivan was an
employee of the lessor of the aircraft — Omni Flight of
Baltimore — and that the failure of both engines was a very
unusual circumstance.
Chairman Quinn thanked the Chancellor for his report and
asked for a moment of silence in memory of Dr. Strom and Mr.
Sullivan.
Chancellor Tranquada then spoke of recent layoffs at the
Medical Center. Of those laid off, fifteen had been given other
positions, five "bumped" employees, four had retired, and the
remainder had been terminated.
The Committee then turned to the matter of the Hospital
Management Board Minutes . After a brief discussion, in which it
was agreed to postpone consideration of naming members to the
Board of the Hospital Corporation until the September meeting,
it was moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board approve
the minutes of the May 16 and the
June 20, 1984 meetings of the Hos-
pital Management Board; further, to
approve the February, March and
April, 1984 unaudited financial
statements, the appointments and
reappointments to the Medical Staff
and the establishment of the Renal
Transplantation Program; and
further, to approve the recommen-
dations of the Nominating Committee
regarding Hospital Management Board
membership. All as set forth in
Doc. T84-063.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the the Board
amend the Residency Programs Per-
sonnel Policy of the University of
Massachusetts Medical School as set
forth in Doc. T81-071, Addendum 1.
In the absence of Chancellor Duffey, Dean Bischoff reviewed
the selection process involved in the search for the Dean of the
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Amherst. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board concur
along with the President in the ap-
pointment by the Chancellor of Glen
Gordon as Dean of the Faculty of
Social and Behavioral Sciences at
the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-065)
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Chancellor Corrigan reviewed the credentials of Arnold
Weinstein. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board concur
along with the President in the ap-
pointment of Arnold Weinstein as
Dean of the College of Management at
the University of Massachusetts at
Boston. (Doc. T84-064)
Chairman Quinn then called for a motion to enter executive
session to discuss honorary degrees and a personnel matter at
the Amherst campus. It was moved, seconded and, on roll call,
unanimously
VOTED; To enter Executive Session.
The time was 2:40 p.m.
At 3:10 p.m. the Board came out of Executive Session and it
was
VOTED: To recommend that the Board award an
honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to
that individual agreed upon in ex-
ecutive session and to instruct
Chancellor Tranquada to proceed with
the necessary arrangements.
Trustee Knowles informed the Committee that the Athletic
Committee would be meeting on July 31, 1984. It was mentioned
that the Trustees had received from students and parents letters
regarding the proposed elimination of the skiing, wrestling and
golf programs at the Amherst campus. Some of the Committee mem-
bers expressed the opinion that the cost involved in the pro-
grams was minimal. After a brief discussion, Mr. Knowles asked
that the Trustees be polled prior to the July 31 meeting re-
garding the proposed elimination of these programs.
The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
Cynthia A. Rich
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
July 25, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Troy; Trustees Carlin,
Caruso, Gomes and Zervas; Ms. Rich, Administrative Secretary and
Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Robsham
Other Trustees : Trustee Keller
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel;
Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal Affairs;
Ms. Byrne, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr.
Cusker, Executive Assistant to the President
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Dr. John, School of Engineering;
Ms. Johnson, Associate Provost
UM/Boston : Provost Greene; Ms. McDermott, Assistant Vice Chan-
cellor
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UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Troy called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. The
first order of business was Appointment with Tenure at each of
the three campuses.
Trustee Carlin, noting that the Trustees had thoroughly di-
gested the backup material, asked that discussion of the several
candidates be limited to information not contained in the docu-
mentation supplied to the Trustees. It was then moved, seconded
and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with the
President in the appointment of Richard O'Brien as
Professor of Biochemistry with tenure at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc. T84-072)
And,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with the
President in the appointment of Arnold K.
Weinstein as Professor of Marketing with
tenure at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston. (Doc. T84-083)
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And further,
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board concur with the
President in the appointment of Lionel Hersov
as Professor of Psychiatry with tenure at the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester.
(Doc. T84-085)
And,
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board concur with the
President in the appointment of Jerry Balikian
as Professor of Radiology with tenure at the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester.
(Doc. T84-081)
And further,
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board concur with the
President in the appointment of Joel S.
Greeriberger as Professor of Radiation Oncology
with tenure at the University of Massachusetts
at Worcester. (Doc. T84-080)
The next item on the agenda was Awards of Tenure — UM/Amherst
and UM/Worcester . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board concur with the
President in the award of tenure to the follow-
ing individuals at the University of Massachu-
setts at Amherst;
John A. Stankovic, Associate Professor of Elec-
trical and Computer Engineering. (Doc. T84-075)
Clark W. Nicklow, Professor of Food and Natural
Resources. (Doc. T84-073)
Judith Baskin, Associate Professor of Judaic
Studies. (Doc. T84-078)
Jefferson M. Koonce, Professor of Industrial
Engineering and Operations. (Doc. T84-079)
Mireille Clapp, Associate Professor of Mechani-
cal Engineering. (Doc. T84-076)
Ellen McCracken, Associate Professor of Compara-
tive Literature. (Doc. T84-077)
Thomas Blake, Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
(Doc. T84-084)
And,
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)
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with the
President in the award of tenure to Lydia
Villa-Komarof f , Associate Professor of Mole-
cular Genetics and Microbiology at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Worcester. (Doc.
T84-082)
The Committee then discussed Postponement of Sabbatical Leave
Requirement — UM/Amherst. After a brief discussion in which
Trustee Carlin requested a tabulation of the number of
postponements of the Sabbatical Leave Requirement in comparison
with the number of Sabbatical Leaves granted, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board postpone for one
year the requirement that Professor Frank Fata
return to the University on completion of his
sabbatical leave; further, to grant him a year's
leave of absence without pay. (Doc. T84-071)
The Trustees then discussed Admission of Nonresidents to the
Medical School . Chancellor Tranquada said that the Medical
School of the American University in Beirut had been forced to
close because of the civil war. The dean of the school had
asked if Worcester could accept to transfer students from
Beirut.
In the ensuing discussion it was noted that the Beirut
Medical School had always had close ties with American medi-
cal Schools and the school has an excellent reputation. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board authorize Chan-
cellor Tranquada to admit as additional members
of the Medical School class two transfer stu-
dents from the Medical School of the American
University of Beirut, under the conditions
set forth in Doc. T84-070.
The Committee then discussed Regents' Institutional Programs
Review — UM/Amherst and UM/Boston. (Doc. T84-068) At the behest
of the Regents all undergraduate programs in public colleges and
universities are being reviewed. At both Boston and Amherst the
reviewers have found the faculty and the programs to be of high
quality but there are problems with facilities and equipment.
The next item on the agenda was Double Major in Biology and
Medical Technology — UM/Boston. After discusson it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board approve the Bach-
elor of Science degree in Biology and Medical
Technology at the University of Massachusetts
at Boston as described in Doc. T84-069; further,
to authorize the Chancellor to waive tuition
for Medical Technology majors in the clinical
year at an accredited laboratory.
The Committee then discussed the Regents' Statewide Review
of Enginee ring and Nursing . (Doc. T84-074) The team of evalua-
tors had recommended that the School of Engineering at Amherst
be allocated $6,000,000 for facilities improvement and equipment
and be given an annual allocation of $1,100,000 for equipment.
Also, additional facility and resources for instructional
support.
In. the case of Boston, the team had recommended that the cam-
pus be permitted to establish a Bachelor s degree in Engineering
Fhysieg =
The nursing evaluators said that the program at Boston
needed additional funding, more full time faculty, particularly
doctoral faculty to develop a planned master ' s degree program.
At Amherst there is also a need for additional resources.
The next item was G raduation Lists - — UM/Amherst. Without dis-
cussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED s To recommend that the Board approve the May, 1984,
Graduation Lists at the University of Massachu-
setts at Amherst contained in Doc.T84-001D, sub-
ject to the completion of all requirements as
certified by the Recorder of the campus.
The matter of the Student Constitution at UM/Amherst was dis-
cussed briefly* as was the proposed Hotel/Restaurant Management
program at Boston.
There was no turther business to come before the Committee
and the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
"J /'
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Cynthia A. Rich
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
)
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMVIITTEE
ON BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
ATTENDANCE:
)
August 1, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Knowles, Trustee
Kurzman; Ms. Rich, Administrative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy
Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Costin, Keller and Sweeney
Other Trustees : Trustee Gomes
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel; Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing Mr. Saudek,
Budget Director
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene; Mr. Baxter,
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Worcester ; Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Mitchell, Vice
Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Chairman Knowles called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
During the course of the meeting the Committee took the
following actions:
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the FY1985
Operating Budget for the University contained
in Doc. T84-062.
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the FY1986
Maintenance Budget Request of the University
contained in Doc. T84-061.
VOTED : To recommend that the Board amend the Group
Practice Rules and Regulations (Doc. T81-024A)
as follows:
I
To strike the words "malpractice insurance"
from Subsection (p) of Section 2.
To add the following as Subsection (q) of Section
2: "Malpractice Insurance Costs" shall mean the
cost of the premimums for medical malpractice
BFA insurance coverage for Group Practice members;"
8/1/84 further, to reletter the following Subsections
of Section 2:
(q) "Reserve Funds" shall be (r)
(r) "Surplus Earnings" shall be (s)
(s) "Trustees" shall be (t)
(t) "Trust Fund" shall be (u)
(u) "University Hospital" shall be (v)
(v) "Professional Staff: shall be (w)
Further, to ad3 the following to Section 12 of
said document:
(a) Malpractice Insurance Cost:
The cost of premiums for medical malpractice
insurance coverage for Group Practice Plan
members.
Also, to reletter the present Subsection (a) of
Section 12:
(b) shall be (c)
(c) shall be (d) and the words "professional lia-
bility insurance," shall be deleted.
(d) shall be (e)
(e) shall be (f) and the words "remaining after
payment of malpractice insurance costs" shall
be inserted after the word "activities" on the
second line of said Subsection.
And finally, to delete the present Table II of said
document and to substitute the following therefore:
TABLE II
GROUP PRACTICE
INCOME FLOW DIAGRAM
DEPARTMENTAL INCOME
Less Malpractice Insurance Costs
Less Reserve Fund (3.6% of Net
Departmental Income [after
payment of malpractice in-
surance costs] ) and Chan-
cellor' s Fund (8.7% of Net
Departmental Income [after
payment of malpractice insurance
costs] )
Less Group Practice Costs
Less Plan Operating Costs
Equals Net Available Income
Less Departmental Education Funds
(10-25% of Net Available Income)
Less Group Practice Member Salaries
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Less
Equals
Optional Fringe Benefits
Surplus Earnings (100% to De-
partmental EducationFund)
BFA
8/1/84
)
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the FY1985
Group Practice Plan Budget contained in Doc. T84-
090.
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish as of
August, 1984, the Authority Fees Trust Fund
at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
which self-supporting trust fund shall have as
its purpose the payment of obligations to the
Building Authority; further, to approve the re-
vised statements of the Athletic Trust Fund,
the Balanced Transportation and Parking Trust
Fund, the Boarding Hall Trust Fund, the Campus
Center Trust Fund and the Residence Halls
Trust Fund, all as set forth in Doc. T84-086.
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish within the
Psychological Services Center Trust Fund the Re-
specialization Program Fee of $4,000 per year and
the Professional Development Program Fee of $40
per session at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst. (Doc. T84-087)
VOTED : To recommend that the Board allocate $40,000
from the Trustee Reserve to the Chancellor of
the University of Massachusetts at Worcester for
the purpose of expanding the campus day care
facility.
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
Abandoned Property Disposal Policy at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst con-
tained in Doc. T84-089.
VOTED : To recommend that the Board authorize the
establishment of a satellite clinic in West-
boro and to authorize the President to sign
a renewable lease for quarters for said clinic.
(Doc. T84-091)
VOTED : To recommend that the Board authorize Chan-
cellor Tranquada or his designee to sign the
rental agreement with Epidemiology Resources,
Inc., on behalf of the University of Massachu-
setts, as contained in Doc. T84-088.
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the personnel
action for Arnold K. Weinstein, Dean of the
College of Management at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Boston, set forth in Doc. T84-094,
Addendum I.
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BFA VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
8/1/84 personnel actions for Thomas VanderSaim,
Chief of Surgery, and Bruce Cutler, Associ*
ate Professor of Surgery, at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Worcester, contained
in Doc. T84-092, Addendum I, notwithstanding
the provisions of Doc. T81-024A, as amended.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m
John F e Miller
Deputy Secretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
BCARD OF TRUSTEES
) August 8, 1964; 2:00 p.m.
Waltham Experiment Station
University of Massachusetts
V7altham, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quirm, Vice Chairman
Robsham; Trustees Carlin, Caruso, Costin, Keller, Knowles,
Kurzman, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas; Ms. Rich, Administrative
Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Trustee Absent : Trustee Gomes
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Sear son,
General Counsel; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management
and Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic
Affairs; Mr. Saudek, Budget Director
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Dr. Madson, Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene; Mr. Desmond,
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance; Dr. Dobson, Faculty
Representative
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m. He
asked if there were any additions or changes to the minutes of
the May or June meetings of the Board. There were none and it
was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the May 16, 1984
and June 6, 1984 Board of Trustees meeting.
Chairman Quinn, in the course of his report, noted that the
FY' 85 appropriation act had been approved by the Legislature and
signed by the Governor. The act was very favorable to all
segments of the University. He asked the Trustees to consider
the question of a retreat in order to share ideas and to
determine how the Board was functioning, and the advisability of
a special Board meeting in September.
President Knapp noted that the budget act contained certain
language that would require Board action on application fees.
The act also directs the Board of Regents to increase tuition by
seven percent, this means the 1984/85 tuition rates will be:
Resident undergraduates $1,208
Resident graduates $1,530
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The President said that tuition at the Medical School would
increase seven or nine percent.
The budget also included $3,700,000 for collaboration among
universities and colleges and the public schools. The Amherst
campus was allocated $281,000, Boston $417,000 and Worcester
$114,000. In addition, the steering committee for Boston public
schools received $264,000.
Two former Trustees, both members of the Class of 1957 at
Amherst, the President noted, had been appointed to the Board of
Regents. Paul Marks was appointed to the Board, David Beaubien
was reappointed and named Chairman.
The program reviews conducted on the campuses and state-wide
which relate to science and technology programs are almost
totally uniform with respect to their affirmative attitude
toward the quality of the faculty at Amherst and Boston. The
problems found are related to equipment and facilities. He
stated that the program reviews have been helpful and have given
insight into sane of the programs within the institution. Some
special allocation of equipment funds are projected for the
Amherst campus to help solve seme of the engineering problems.
He concluded his report with announcing that an item high on
the agenda for the coming year should be the Joint Education
Committee Policy Review in Higher Education. Other reviews are
being conducted on a national and regional level and these will
be important for the long term future of the University.
Chancellor Duffey noted that the freshman enrollment this
year was 150 students larger than last year. Applications had
increased by approximately 24% from the last two years and
out-of-state increased by 36%. He acknowleged a contribution
from Analog devices which provides the School of Engineering
with a $300,000 grant to support a senior professorship for the
next five years in the Department of Electrical and Computer
engineering .
Chancellor Corrigan gave an update of the various efforts
with the BRA on traffic patterns on campus and spoke of recent
discussions with various constituencies about the erection of a
tasteful memorial to eighty-eight soldiers who died in Vietman.
The memorial would be located on the parcel of land owned by the
University adjacent to the Yacht Club. He concluded his report
by noting that at the Convocation on September 17th there will
be a reaffirmation of some directions for the campus including
a great deal of attention to concerns about the quality of the
higher educational experience. He noted that this spring 279
state employees not associated with educational institutions
have availed themselves of the opportunity of taking courses on
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the campus without paying tuition to the Commonwealth and the
number is anticipated to increase.
Chancellor Tranquada reported that two major events occurred
on the Medical School campus during the last month. The first
was the reduction in force within the University Hospital. The
current figures of that layoff show that twenty-eight were
placed in other post ions within the medical school/ four had
retired and twenty were laid off. Three of those are in the
process of being recalled and it is anticipated that there will
be additional recalls during the year. The other event was the
crash of the New England Life Flight helicopter and the loss of
the attending physician, Dr. Elliott Strom, the attending nurse,
Madelyn Elia, and the pilot Billy Ray Sullivan. Chancellor
Tranquada said that after a re-examination and extensive
discussion about the program and the Life Flight commenced
flying a week later.
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Trustee Troy gave the report of the July 25, 1984 meeting of
the Committee on Academic and Student Affairs. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To concur with the President in the appointment of
Richard O'Brien as Professor of Biochemistry with
tenure at the University of Massachuetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-072)
and,
VOTED: To concur with the President in the appointment of
Arnold K. Weinstein as Professor of Marketing with
tenure at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston. (Doc. T84-083)
and further,
VOTED: To concur with the President in the appointment with
tenure of the following individuals at the University
of Massachusetts at Worcester:
Lionel Hersov, Professor of Psychiatry. (Doc.
T84-085)
Jerry Balikian, Professor of Radiology. (Doc.
T84-081)
Joel S. Greenberger, Professor of Radiation Oncology.
(Doc. T84-080)
and,
VOTED: To concur with the President in the award of tenure
to the following individuals at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst:
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8/8/84 and Computing Engineering. (Doc. T84-075)
Clark W. Nick low, Professor of Food and Natural Re-
sources. (Doc. T84-073)
Judith Baskin # Associate Professor of Judaic Studies.
(Doc. T84-078)
Jefferson M. Koonce, Professor of Industrial
Engineering and Operations. (Doc. T84-079)
Mireille Clapp, Associate Professor of Mechanical En-
Engineering. (Doc. T84-076)
Ellen McCracken, Associate Professor of Comparative
Literature. (Doc. T84-077)
Thomas Blake, Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
(Doc. T84-084)
and further,
VOTED; To concur with the President in the award of tenure
to Lydia Villa-Komaroff , Associate Professor of
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester. (Doc.
T84-082)
and,
VOTED; To postpone for one year the requirement that
Professor Frank Fata return to the University on
completion of his sabbatical leave; further, to
grant him a year's leave of absence without pay.
(Doc. T84-071)
Trustee Carl in noted as a point of information that the
statistics on the number of cases between 1978 and 1984 where
people who were on Sabbatical Leave sought and received a
postponement of the requirement to return was slightly less than
three percent.
The next item was an exception to the Trustee Admission
Policy at the Medical School. Chancellor Tranquada had received
a request for assistance from the Dean of the Medical School of
the American University in Beruit to admit to the University two
two-year students who because of religious reasons were endanger
of their life. The request, if approved, would necessitate a
waiver of the policy requirement that admission to the Medical
School be granted only to Massachusetts residents. The
Committee discussed this at length and learned that the two
students would be added to the student body thereby not denying
Massachusetts students entrance. The students applications
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would be reviewed by the faculty and would meet all standards
for application. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To authorize Chancellor Tranquada to admit as
additional members of the Medical School class two
transfer students from the Medical School of the
American University of Beirut, under the conditions
set forth in Doc. T84-070.
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and,
VOTED:
To approve the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
and Medical Technology at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston as described in Doc.
T84-069; further, to authorize the Chancellor to
waive tuition for Medical Technology majors in the
clinical year at an accredited laboratory.
and further,
VOTED: To approve the May, 1984, Graduation Lists at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst contained in
Doc. T84-001D, subject to the completion of all
requirements as certified by the Recorder of the
campus.
Chairman Troy concluded his report by noting that the
Committee had reviewed the President's summary on the Regent's
State-wide review of Engineering and Nursing. The review was
part of the Regent's efforts to develop a long range perspective
on certain aspects of state-wide public higher education. As it
affects Amherst, the report focused on several basic needs if
the quality of the engineering program is to be maintained. It
is felt that 4 1/2 million dollars for equipment with an annual
allocation of 1.1 million dollars is needed. A study of the
long range space needs was also included in the report and 1.5
million dollars was recommended for immediate renovations.
Also, more faculty are needed particularly in electrical and
computer engineering in Boston. At Boston, the Bachelor of
Science Degree in Engineering Physics should be established
although additional information about that program was
requested. The report praised the collaborative engineering
program which involves the UM/Boston, Northeastern University,
Boston University, and Tufts University. In nursing it was
concluded that the Amherst program was comparable with the
general direction of the nursing profession throughout the
Commonwealth and nation. The Amherst program will require
additional resources but caution should be exercised against
any development steming from current sources. At Boston, which
inherited the Boston State program at the time of the merger,
there is a need for increased funding in order to maintain its
quality. More full-time faculty are needed and if Boston moves
to develop a master's program faculty at the doctoral level
should be hired.
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Trustee Knowles gave the report of the Committee on Budget
and Financial Affairs and commented that the Committee had
discussed at length the FY' 85 and FY '86 budgets. He called upon
President Knapp who gave a presentation on the FY' 85 operating
budget which, he said, reflects the university in good fiscal
health and is an increase of 9.1% over FY 1984, with state
appropriations increasing by 11.6%.
After a discussion which included questions about the
funding of the intercollegiate athletic programs at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, it was moved, seconded
and
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VOTED; To table the budgets concerning FY' 85 and FY '86 and
proceed with the remainder of the agenda.
and,
VOTED; To amend the Group Practice Rules and Regulations
(Doc. T81-024A) as follows;
To strike the words "malpractice insurance" from
Subsection (p) of Section 2.
To add the following as Subsection (q) of Section 2;
"Malpractice Insurance Costs" shall mean the cost of
the prem-iums for medical malpractice insurance
coverage for Group Practice members; further, to
reletter the following Subsections of Section 2;
(q
(r
(s
(t
(u
(v
"Reserve Funds" shall be (r)
"Surplus Earnings" shall be (s)
"Trustees" shall be (t)
"Trust Fund" shall be (u)
"University Hospital" shall be (v)
"Professional Staff" shall be (w)
Further, to add the following to Section 12 of said
document;
(a) Malpractice Insurance Cost;
The cost of premiums for medical malpractice
insurance coverage for Group Practice Plan
members .
Also, to reletter the present Subsection (a) of
Section 12 as Subsection (b) and to insert the words
"after payment of malpractice insurance costs is"
after the word "activities" in the third line of
said Subsection.
To reletter the following Subsections of Section 12:
(b) shall be (c)
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(c) shall be (d) and the words "professional
liability insurance" shall be deleted.
(d) shall be (e)
(e) shall be (f) and the words "remaining after
payment of
malpractice insurance costs" shall be inserted
after the word "activities" on the second line of
said Subsection.
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And finally, to delete the present Table II of said
document and to substitute the following therefore:
TABLE II
GROUP PRACTICE
INCOME FLOW DIAGRAM
DEPARTMENTAL INCOME
Less
Less
A
)
Less
Less
Equals
Less
Less
Less
Equals
and.
Malpractice Insurance Costs
Reserve Fund (3.6% of Net
Departmental Income [after
payment of malpractice
insurance costs]) and
Chancellor ' s
Fund (8.7% of Net Departmental
Income [after payment of
malpractice insurance costs])
Group Practice Costs
Plan Operating Costs
Net Available Income
Departmental Education Funds
(10-25% of Net Available Income)
Group Practice Member Salaries
Optional Fringe Benefits
Surplus Earnings (100% to
Departmental Education Fund)
VOTED:
To approve the FY1985 Group Practice Plan Budget
contained in Doc. T84-090.
and further,
VOTED:
To establish as of August, 1984, the Authority Fees
Trust Fund at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, which self-supporting trust fund shall have
as its purpose the payment of obligations to the
Building Authority; further, to approve the revised
statements of the Athletic Trust Fund, the Balanced
Transportation and Parking Trust Fund, the Boarding
Hall Trust Fund, the Campus Center Trust Fund and
the Residence Halls Trust Fund, all as set forth in
Doc. T84-086.
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VOTED: To establish within the Psychological Services Center
Trust Fund/ the Respecialization Program Fee of
$4,000 per year and the Professional Development
Program Fee of $40 per session at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc. T84-087)
and,
VOTED; To allocate $40,000 from the Trustee Reserve to the
Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at
Worcester for the purpose of expanding the campus day
care facility. (Doc. T84-093)
and further,
VOTED: To approve the Abandoned Property Disposal Policy at
the University of Massachusetts at Amherst contained
in Doc. T84-089.
Trustee Knowles indicated that additional data had been
received regarding the Group Practice Satellite Clinic in
Westboro and further discussion was needed. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To refer this item back to the Committee on Budget
and Financial Affairs.
and,
VOTED: To authorize Chancellor Tranquada or his designee to
sign the rental agreement with Epidemiology
Resources, Inc., on behalf of the University of
Massachusetts, as contained in Doc. T84-088.
and further,
VOTED: To approve the personnel action for Arnold K.
Weinstein, Dean of the College of Management at the
University of Massachusetts at Boston, set forth in
Doc. T84-094, Addendum I.
and,
VOTED: To approve the personnel actions for Thomas
Vandersalm, Chief of Cardiac Surgery, and Bruce
Cutler, Associate Professor of Surgery, at the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester, contained
in Doc. T84-092, Addendum I, notwithstanding the
provisions of Doc. T81-024A, as amended.
Chairman Quinn gave the report of the Executive Committee.
It was moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To approve the minutes of the May 16 and the
June 20, 1984 meetings of the Hospital Management
Board; further, to approve the February, March and
April, 1984 unaudited financial statements, the
appointments and reappointments to the Medical Staff
and the establishment of the Renal Transplantation
Program; and further, to approve the recommendations
of the Nominating Committee regarding Hospital
Management Board membership. All as set forth in
Doc. T84-063.
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and,
VOTED:
To amend the Residency Programs Personnel Policy of
the University of Massachusetts Medical School as
set forth in Doc. T81-071, Addendum 1.
and further,
VOTED: To concur along with the President in the
appointment by the Chancellor of Glen Gordon as Dean
of the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences at
the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc.
T84-065)
and,
VOTED: To concur along with the President in the
appointment by the Chancellor of Arnold Weinstein as
Dean of the Collegeof Management at the University
of Massachusetts at Boston. (Doc. T84-064)
Under other business, the Board then discussed the
establishment of an Affirmative Action Committee as a standing
Committee of the Board. President Knapp proposed the option of
the Executive Committee handling affirmative action matters
under its existing duties and responsibilities. Trustee Caruso,
as did Trustee Khowles, Carlin and Costin, spoke in favor of the
need and establishment of a Standing Committee distinct from the
Executive Committee. It was moved, seconded, and
VOTED: To renumber Section 8 ,
as Section 10.
Article III of the By-Laws
To insert within the text of Article III of the
By-Laws of the Board of Trustees the following:
SECTION 8. THE COMMITTEE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION.
The Committee on Affirmative Action shall have the
following powers and duties:
(a) To oversee the development and timely
review, consistent with all federal and
State Laws and regulations, of all Equal
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the University.
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(b) To consider and recommend to the Board the
amendment, revision or repeal of the rules
regulations and policies of the University
which are shown to be in non-compliance with
Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action goals.
(c) To consider policy matters pertaining to stu-
dent life, academic programs and activities,
including recruitment, retention, advisement,
counseling and other academic support services
which foster the equal educational opportunities
of the University commitment with particular
emphasis on those students who have been his-
torically urderrepresented in the institutions
of higher education.
(d) To provide consultation to the Evaluation Com-
mittees for each senior administrator and to
make recommendations to the Committees with
respect thereto.
(e) To provide consultation to each campus Admini-
strative Bargaining Committee and to make recom-
mendations to the Committees with respect
thereto.
(f) To review Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action
Plans to ensure that due process is accorded to
all University constituents.
The next matter for consideration related to the
establishment of a University Relations and Development
Committee of the Board as a Standing Committee. Trustee Sweeney
stressed the importance and need for a Standing Committee to
deal with development issues. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To insert within the text of Article III of the
By-Laws the following:
SECTION 9. THE COiWITrEE ON UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
AND DEVELOPMENT.
The Committee on University Relations and
Development shall have the following powers and
duties:
(a) To consider recommendations and programs for
the advancement of University relations, in-
cluding programs and activities involving
alumni and other external bodies, in order
to foster understanding of, and support for,
the University and its mission; to review
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for the University through special gifts,
bequests, and other means; and to make rec-
ommendations to the Board with respect thereto.
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and,
To strike the wording in Article III, Section 1 and
substitute therefor the following:
ARTICLE III. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
SECTION 1. STANDING COMMITTEES. There shall be
five standing committees of the Board of Trustees:
the Executive Committee, the Committee on Academic
and Student Affairs, the University Relations and
Development Committee, the Committee on Budget and
Financial Affairs and the Affirmative Action
Committee.
Chairman Quirm then called for the report of the Athletic
Committee. Trustee Khowles said that the Committee had met
twice since the last Board meeting. The Committee had agreed
with Dean Bischoff 's recommendation that the wrestling program
be dropped and that men's and women's skiing, golf, and temis
should be assigned club status. That is, the sports would
continue but their funding basis would change. Those
participating in these sports would raise funds which funds
would be matched by a grant from the Athletic Department.
Trustee Khowles finished by noting that this recommendation
would result in savings.
Trustee Kurzman noted that the Trustees had received
numerous letter protesting the elimination of the wrestling
program and the change in status of the other programs. Also,
the proposal had received unfavorable comments from the media.
After discussion, it was moved, seconded, and
VOTED: That the sports of wrestling and women's and men's
golf tennis and skiing be retained as
intercollegiate athletic programs at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst through FY1986, at the
end of which period they shall be club sports;
during FY1985 and 1986 these programs will
be funded from Trustee Reserve funds.
The Board also passed the Reaffirmation of Delegations of
Authority. It was moved, seconded, and
VOTED: To reaffirm the following Board Votes:
Board vote of December 6, 1978:
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8/8/84 Treasurer set forth in Doc. T78-126, viz:
1. Custody and investment of endowment funds
2. Investment of short-term cash "float"
3. Acquisition of and sale of real property
on behalf of the University
4. Financial relationship with the University
of Massachusetts Building Authority and the
University of Massachusetts Building
Association
5. Official signatory for University checks
6. University banking relationships including con-
trol of opening and closing bank accounts
7. Addition of accounts and funds to financial
system
8. Fire, casualty and liability insurance
9. Contract and grant signatory.
Board vote of October 13, 1981:
To affirm that the Treasurer of the University of
Massachusetts, or his designee, shall be the sole
contracting officer of the University with the
authority to execute all contracts, grants,
restricted gifts (excluding endowments ), and
amendments thereto for sponsored programs in
instruction, research, or public service, unless and
until otherwise voted by the Board of Trustees.
Board vote of November 3, 1976:
To accept and approve the recommendation of the
Executive Committee that the Chancellor /Dean of the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center, in
consultation with the Office of the President, be
authorized to negotiate and execute contracts
developed in accordance with the provisions of the
January 8, 1976 Interagency Agreement (T76-031C) or
as said Agreement may be amended by consent of all
parties thereto.
Board vote of May 3, 1978:
To authorize the Chancellor /Dean of the Medical
Center to execute on behalf of the University in FY
1979 and subsequent years such Hospital, Inc.,
and/or its successor as are substantially similar in
concept and reimbursement mechanisms as are now in
effect and as may be required for participation
in the Blue Cross service plan whereby payment for
hospital care, treatment, and reimbursement for
other health services are provided by Blue Cross to
members of such plan.
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Board vote of August 1, 1982:
Further, to authorize the Chancellor/Dean of the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center to
delegate to the Vice Chan-cellor /Academic Dean of
the Medical School the authority to
execute such agreements and contracts in the absence
of the Chancellor. (Doc. T82-072)
The next item was the change in Student Application Fee
pursuant to Chapter 234, Section 37 of this year's
appropriation act. It was moved, seconded, and
VOTED; Pursuant to the 1985 Appropriations Act (St. 1984,
c.234, s.37) to establish an application for
admission fee of $10 for Massachusetts residents and
a fee of $40 for non-residents.
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and
The FY' 85 budget was then approved. It was moved, seconded
V
VOTED: To approve the FY' 85 Operating Budget for the
University contained in Doc. T84-062.
President Knapp explained the formula for developing the
FY' 86 Budget Request and that it comes from the Board of
Regents. He further highlighted each campus request. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the FY' 86 Maintenance Budget Request of
the University contained in Doc. T84-061.
Trustee Carl in is recorded as opposed.
For the purpose of discussing Honorary Degrees, it was
moved, seconded and at 5:15 p.m.
VOTED: To enter into Executive Session.
Chairman Quirm voted for the motion as did Trustees Carl in
Caruso, Costin, Keller, Knowles, Kurzman, Robsham, Sweeney,
Troy, and Zervas. Trustee Gomes was absent. The President and
Chancellors were asked to remain.
At 5:25 p.m. the Board
VOTED: To end the Executive Session
It was then
VOTED: To award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to
that individual agreed upon in Executive Session and
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The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
(^ipoUuA^uA
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
September 12, 1984? 1 s 00 p.m.
Room 311
Administration Building
University of Massachusetts/Boston
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff s Chairman Quinn? Trustees Knowles,
Robsham and Troy; Mrs c Fontaine* Administrative Secretary
Other Trustees : Trustees Keller, Kurzman and Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Sear son,
General Counsel
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.i t The
matter that was subject to consideration was the New Holding
Company and the naming of the members to the Hospital Corpora-
tion. It was reported that there had been no further action on
Senate 601 which would have prohibited the establishment of any
holding companies or any reorganization of Hospital Corporations
without determination of need. Chancellor Tranquada was asked
to explain more the matter impelling him to urge the Board to
action.
Chancellor Tranquada stated that one of the realities in the
medical field is that a revolution is occurring in health care
financing. One of the sorts of realities we face is similar to
a set of occurrences that happened in Minneapolis. Several
years ago, and more intensively in the last three or four years,
the business community decreed that one of the important factors
in the provision of medical care will be price competition not
quality. In Minneapolis, this resulted in the merger of a num-
ber of hospitals and the establishment of new corporate entities
for the delivery of medical care. During all of this the Uni-
versity of Minnesota Medical Center and Hospital did nothing.
They felt they could ride on their reputation and patients would
continue to be referred to them. In fact, they could not have
been more mistaken. Within the last three to four years, the
percentage of hospital beds they were billed dropped by some 30
to 40 percent. A plan approved by the Legislature for the re-
newal of their antiquated hosptial with an 800 bed has been
revised to build it as a 400 bed hospital and the University is
finally waking up to the fact that they were asleep. They sim-
ply did not read the signals as to what was happening. The
events that have occurred in Minneapolis are at
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least three years ahead of what we read in Central Massachusetts
and in Worcester, but it is perfectly clear that the scenario is
happening. The private hospitals of significance in the City
have established holding corporations. All of them are moving
quickly to set up their own health care corporations. They are
getting into long term care, HMO's and are setting up exclusive
contracts with HMO's so patients cannot be referred anywhere
else.
New circumstances require new ways of operation. Chancellor
Tranquada said there were three of four choices:
1) to gain a guarantee from the Legislature that the hospital
will be subsidized so that it can perform its tasks.
2) to impose stringent cost controls and compete on the basis of
providing the simpliest kinds of care. This is inconsistent
with the role of the University hospital.
3) to detach the University hospital completely. West Virgina,
Maryland, and Florida were cited as examples That possibility
is being studied. It was pointed out that this approach would
have to be done through the Legislature.
4) the final option is to look for new ways of doing business
that will provide the most possible efficiency, enable the hos-
pital to deal with current economics to raise revenues to com-
pete in a price competitive basis, and still support the edu-
cational research programs. That is what the new corporation is
abou t .
The new corporation is an old idea but it is an answer to
contemporary problems and one which Chancellor Tranquada be-
lieves is a beginning of an answer to future problems. It pro-
vides alternatives and will allow us to reach capital markets
promptly and economically. The only access to capital avail-
able, at the moment, is through Legislative action. It will
provide access to commerical tax advantages from which we are
now excluded.
Chairman Quinn asked that the report relative to the
Minneapolis study be made available to trustees as well as the
articles of organization for the proposed corporation and for
the subsidiary corporations.
Trustee Robsham also asked to see the Articles of Incorpora-
tion. He was interested in who is on the Board and what process
was utilized for nomination to the Board. He too was concerned
about the fact that the Board already appears to be a fait ac-
compli. He was concerned that, for example, a program developed
with state money would be turned over to a private corporation.
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agement Board and are forwarded as their recommendation. The
Trustees have the option of doing what it will with those nom-
inations and there is no board until it is approved by the
Trustees. There are only draft by-laws. He sees the makeup of
the Board as it is proposed with six university related people
and five non-university related people providing a measure of
ample control and communication. The problem is that the Corp-
oration has to be constructed in such a way that it can function
legally and in fact be a separate entity.
The Westboro idea is separate from this, and it has nothing
to do with the new corporation.
Counsel Searson noted for informational purposes that the
question of conflict of interest is being reviewed with the
State Ethics Commission.
Trustee Troy said he found the Chancellor's statement very
persuasive and impressive but he was troubled by the absence of
an alternative. He also had questons about what the response
would be legally and politically.
Chairman Quinn shared all of the stated concerns and in
particular, concern about what the legislative and gubernatorial
response would be. Trustee Zervas hoped that the Board would
not lose sight of the fact that this is a unique situation.
It is a university hospital and really cannot be compared to
other state agencies. Many hospitals are going in this direc-
tion and there is no other alternative.
There being no further busineess to come before the Com-
mittee, the meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
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Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Wednesday, September 12, 1984; 1:00 p.m.
Room 311
Administration Building
University of Massachusetts/Boston
Trustees and Trustee Staff; Chairman Knowles, Trustees
Keller, Kurzman, Sweeney, and Quinn; Mrs. Fontaine,
Administrative Secretary.
Other Trustees; Trustees Carlin, Caruso, Gomes, Troy and
Zervas .
Chairman Knowles called the meeting to order at 1:55
p.m. and asked for a motion to go into Executive Session
in accordance with Article II, Section 5 (e) (1) of the
By-Laws of the Board of Trustees (Doc. T81-028B) to
discuss Executive Compensation. It was moved, seconded
and, on roll call
VOTED: To go into Executive Session.
The time was 2:05 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. the Committee
VOTED: to end the Executive Session
The meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m.
fynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Wednesday, September 12, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Chancellor's Conference Room
Administration Building
University of Massachusetts/Boston
Trustees and Trustee Staff ; Chairman Ouinn; Vice Chairman
Robsham; Trustees Carlin, Caruso, Gomes, Keller, Knowles,
Kurzman, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas ; Mrs. Fontaine, Admini-
strative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Trustee Absent ; Trustee Costin
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Manage-
ment and Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for
Academic Affairs
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was the Naming of Members
to the Hospital Corporation. Chairman Quinn mentioned
that at the meeting of the Executive Committee there was
thorough discussion of the Hospital Corporation. Judge
Sweeney asked that legal counsel and the Chancellor care-
fully review the Board of Trustees authority in maintain-
ing authority over the direction of the Corporation and
the potential implications of Legislative involvement.
Chancellor Tranquada reiterated his invitation to the
Trustees to join the Medical School Leadership to hear Dr.
Paul Elwood, President of Inter-Study, a Minneapolis based
health care economic consulting firm. Dr. Elwood is one
of the nation's leading experts on health care economics.
The next item on the agenda was Executive Compensa-
tion. The Chairman announced that at the Executive meet-
ing of the Committee on Budget and Financial Affairs, the
Committee considered the item in detail. There was a very
healthy and worthwhile discussion and appreciation for the
points brought up by Chairman Knowles. It was the sense
of the Committee that the Board members who were not
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Special present should be given the opportunity to digest the
^^ comments of Chairman Knowles. For that reason it was
9/14/84 decided to postpone the matter for further consideration
at the October 3, 1984 meeting. Further, it was agreed
that Chairman Quinn would prepare a suggested form of
perquisites for administrators of the University.
Chairman Quinn announced the membership of the Affir-
mative Action and University Relations and Development
Committee .
Affirmative Action Committee
Thomas P. Costin, Chairman
James F. Carlin
Nancy J. Caruso
Adrian Gomes
Stanton L. Kurzman
Thalia Zervas
University Relations
and Development Committee
John T. Sweeney, Chairman
James H. Keller
Andrew C. Knowles
E. Paul Robsham
Frederick S. Troy
Thalia Zervas
Further, Trustee Kurzman was appointed as a member of
the Executive Committee and according to the By-Laws
Trustees Costin and Sweeney serve as members of the Execu-
tive Committee.
There being no further business to come before the
Board the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
September 17, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees Kurzman
Sweeney and Troy; Mrs*, Fontaine, Administrative Secretary? Mr c
Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Ab sents: Trustees Costin, Knowles and Robsham
Other Trustees : Trustee Keller
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President
for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Sear son, General Counsel
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/ Bos ton : Provost Greene; Mr. Babcock, Associate Chancellor
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Howe, Vice Chancellor/
Academic Dean
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting at 2:10 p.nu
The creation of the position of Dean for Graduate Studies
and Research at UM/Boston was dealt with first . In support of
this recommendation, President Knapp noted that the size of the
graduate program at Boston and the number of degrees offered
have increased and it is now time to move to parity with other
institutions of similar size and scope. It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board create the
position of Dean of Graduate Studies and
Research at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Amherst. (Doc. T84-096)
and further,
VOTED: To recommend along with the President in
the apppointment by the Chancellor of Faud
Safwat as Dean of Graduate Studies at the
University of Massachusetts at Boston.
(Doc. T84-097)
Executive Associate Chancellor Donald Babcock gave a presentation of
9/17/84 the Physical Master Plan Review at UM/ Boston. The original
master plan for the Harbor campus developed in the late 1960 ' s
imagined there would be several different college buildings and
that level of construction would be achieved by 1980 in three
phases. Currently, the campus is in Phase I plus the physical
education building and the exterior playing areas. The original
master plan further imagined the campus would expand both in
terms of enrollment and capacity. The ratio of available square
footage to students is substantially different than what was
anticipated in the master plan. The expectations at that time
did not distinguish between headcount students and FTE stu-
dents. The headcount enrollment is expected to continue to
increase with the graduate student enrollment also increasing so
that the total headcount will continue to expand as the campus
approaches FY 1990. This means the number of programs which are
expanding as the campus grows do not have adequate physical
facilities. With the redevelopment of the housing area in
Columbia point, the establishment of the Library and now the
Archives, it is clear that a revision of the master plan for the
land use on the Harbor campus in order to be sure that we use
the remaining available land propertly. New facilities are
needed for a variety of programs, the PH.D. Program in Environ-
mental Science, and the several institutes being developed.
Also, the Student Center should occupy parcels of this land.
These new facilities should be configured in such a way that
they contribute to the overall design of the campus.
It was reported that the Division of Capital Planning and
Operations has established for all institutions of Higher Edu-
cation a program of revised master planning so that capital
requirements for construction can fit into a master planning
process. They have insisted that the Boston campus do a re-
vision and anticipate making available upwards of $75,000 to
underwrite this process. It is anticipated that next month DCPO
will present to the Designer Selection Board a request for aut-
horization to proceed with a master plan for the Harbor Campus.
It was the sense of the Committee that there is a law estab-
lishing DCPO and it does have oversight but it does not initi-
ate. The Campus is in the process of initiating/revising the
master plan and Associate Chancellor Babcock was asked to com-
municate this to DCPO.
The next matter was consideration of the creation of the
position Vice Chancellor for Research at UM/ Amherst. President
Knapp supported the Amherst campus recommendation to elevate the
functions within the administrative structure in order to give
greater emphasis and focus to research activities. He stated
that in the background and data presented by Chancellor Duffey
the research function is now a twenty-five million dollar budget
for the campus. That was less than he would like to see and he
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thought there was an opportunity for expansion in the research Executive
function if extensive attention is paid to the development of 9/17/84
research. He referred to a listing of Senior University posi-
tions in a number of institutions in New England such as the
University of Connecticut and University of Maine which have a
vice president for research. Within the metropolitan area, MIT
is the only one which has a position by that name. Among the
Northeastern states and land grant universities which are sim-
ilar to the University, Rutgers, Maryland, and Perm State com-
bine the function of Research and Graduate Studies. In making
this recommendation the Amherst campus would be moving in an
appropriate direction.
Chancellor Duffey reviewed the current administrative struc-
ture and responsibilities and noted that his proposal was a
change in title. After a lengthly discussion of the advertising
procedures utilized, the reporting structure of the administra-
tion, a clarification of the change in title and whether the
individual would receive further renumeration, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board create the
position of Vice Chancellor for Research
and Dean of the Graduate School at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
(Doc. T84-066)
and further,
VOTED; To recommend the the Board concur along
with the President in the appointment by
the Chancellor of Samuel Conti as Vice
Chancellor for Research and Dean of the
Graduate School. (Doc. T84-067)
Chancellor Tranquada spoke further about Naming of the Mem -
bers of the Board of the Hospital Corporation and outlined some
of the events occurring at the other hospitals in the Worcester
area. There were still concerns raised about the number of
Truscees to be on the Corporation Board.
The meeting adjourned at 3;40 p.m.
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Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
September 19, 19B4; 12:noon
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Troy; Trustees Caruso,
Gomss and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary; Mr.
Miller, Deputy Secretary
Other Trustees : Trustees Keller and Kurzman
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Robsham
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Sear son, General Counsel;
Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal Affairs
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Provost O'Brien
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene
UM/VJbrcester : Dr. Kelly, Acting Provost
Chairman Troy called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. The
first item on the agenda was Postponement of Satbatical Leave Re-
quirement at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Professor Shmuel Bolozky of the Department of Judaic Studies
had spent his leave assisting in the development of a Judaic
Studies Curriculum at the University of Central Florida. A
leave without pay for one semester would enable him to complete
this project, this would benefit the University as well as
Professor Bolozky. After discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board postpone for one
semester the requirement that Shmuel Bolozky
return to the Unversity on completion of his
sabbatical leave; further, to grant Professor
Bolozky a leave of absence without pay from
January 27, 1985 through August 31, 1985.
(Doc. T84-098)
The next two items dealt with the establishment of the two
named Chairs in the Department of Sociology at Amherst and the
appointment of incumbents thereto. The individuals after whom
the chairs were to be named were of great note in the history of
sociology and the individuals who were recommended as the incum-
bents were of like quality. After discussion it was moved, sec-
onded and
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9/19/84
:
voted:
To re canine rid that the Beard establish the
Stuart Rice Professorship of Sociology at
the University of Massachusetts at Amherst;
further, tc appoint Peter M. Rossi the first
StiErt Rice Professor of Sociology. (Doc.
T84-100). : .-
And further,
VOTED-
T
nu:
"do -
oro J .
To recommend that the Beard establish the
Harriet Martineau Professorship of Sociology
at the University of Massachusetts; at Amherst;
further, to appoint Alice Rossi .the first
Harriet Martineau Professor of Sociology.
(lbc=,T84-099) ,:,vi.
The final item on the agenda was Hotel and -Restaurant Admini-
stration Program at- the University of Massachusetts at Boston.
The discussion centered on several aspect s-^proposals that
the program should be a joint venture between. Boston and
Amherst , a satellite program given by Amherst at the Boston
campus and a program which would be part of: the tJMass /Boston
College of Management — the tortuous process necessary to
establish a new program, campus governance, the President's
office, the Trustees, the Regents and at times the private
sector and the Legislature — and the necesity of determining the
need for such a program.
After ^thorough discussion it was the consensus of the Com-
mittee that Chancellor Corrigan was authorized to bring to the
Trustees a complete proposal for a hotel and restaurant
management program, including a market survey, a curriculum,
staffing and financial implications.
There was no further business to come before the Committee
and the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Cynthia A, Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
% MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
September 26, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Knowles; Trustees
Carlin, Keller, Kurzman and Sweeney; Mrs. Fontaine,
Administrative Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Costin
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Saudek, Budget
Director; Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chancellor for
Administration and Finance; Mr. Littlef ield, Associate Vice
Chancellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Babcock, Associate
Chancellor; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor for Administration and
^ Finance; Ms. McDermott, Assistant Chancellor
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Howe, Vice Chancellor
and Academic Dean; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor for Administra-
tion and Finance
Chairman Knowles convened the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was the Special Student Reg -
istraton fee at Boston to be used to supplement academic advis-
ing, testing, and registration processing. It was moved,
seconded, and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board establish the
Special Student Registration Trust Fund at
the University of Massachusetts at Boston,
which self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its principal purpose the pro-
vision of advising, testing and registra-
tion services to students who take one or
more courses for credit but are not en-
rolled as degree seeking students; the
trust fund shall consist of a fee of $10,
payable on initial enrollment. (Doc.
T84-110)
BFA The second item was a recommendation to allocate
9/26/84 $200,000 from the Trust Fund Reserve to support the
Signs and Graphics project at the Boston campus. This
was the result of the study which had taken place on
the Boston campus. There was a di cuss ion of alternate
sources to pay for the entrance signs, the number of
previous requests made by the campus for transfers
from the Trust Fund Reserve and the priority of this
request. Associate Chancellor Donald Babcock gave a
presentation of the proposal for the signs and dir-
ections from the entry level on to the campus at
Morrissey Boulevard, around the exterior traffic pat-
terns, into the parking lot, through the parking gar-
ages and through the buildings. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board allocate
$200,000 to the Chancellor at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts for signs and
graphics as more fully described in Doc.
T84-108.
The third item was the Feasibility Study for a Multipurpose
Arena on the Amherst campus. The two actions proposed were that
the Building Authority undertake a feasibility study of the
arena and that the provision of three million dollars which was
provided by the Legislature for a skating rink be changed and
made available to be used for the Health Center and Infirmary.
The feasibility study would include not only the location, the
use and structure of the facility, potential wider uses in the
community but also alternative methods of funding. Trustee
Keller voiced his concern about the sports facility and arena
because of the amount which would have to be paid by the
students.
There was a discussion of hockey at the Amherst campus.
Trustee Carlin stated that the Board should make a determination
on the hockey issue prior to including it in the feasibility
study and that the Trustees have a responsibility in all matters
to be very clear on what they believe should or should not be
done. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board request that
the University of Massachusetts Building
Authority undertake a feasibility study of
a Multipurpose Arena for the Amherst Cam-
pus (Doc. T84-107).
and,
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VOTED; To recommend that the Board ask the Leg- q^oc/o/
islature for a change in the wording of the ' '
FY84 capital outlay appropriation of
$3,000,000 for a multipurpose sports arena
in order that said funds may be used for
alterations to the University Health
Center/Infirmary at the University of
Massahusetts at Amherst. (Doc. T84-107)
The Committee agreed that it will address and ask the appro-
priate committee of the Board to address the matter of hockey
and its future at the Amherst campus on or before the December
meeting .
President Knapp then gave a general overview of the FY 1986
Capital Outlay Request . Last year, the General Court approved
thirty-two million dollar Capital Outlay Budget for the Univer-
sity. To date, only two projects have been released for the
purchase of lease computer equipment at the Amherst and Boston
campuses. What was included in the FY' 86 Request assumes there
will be no Capital Outlay in FY' 85. Therefore, it included a
carryover of a considerable number of items from previous re-
quests. The sum total of what was in the five year Capital
Outlay Request provides for repair, replacement and renovation
as forty percent of the total request. New items are forty-
three percent, energy conservation was six percent, equipment
was seven percent and campus improvements was four percent. At
Amherst sixty-nine percent of the equipment was in repair, re-
placement and renovation, Boston was twenty-nine percent, and
Worcester was seven percent. The balance between the new items
was the exact opposite with sixteen percent at Amherst, sixty-
eight percent at Boston, and sixty-one percent at Worcester.
The Chancellors from the three campuses were asked to com-
ment further on the projects. Chancellor Duffey stressed the
critical nature of the heating system and stated that the campus
was being visited the following week by Frank Keefe, Secretary
of Administration and Finance in the hopes of resolving the
matter .
At the Boston campus, it was pointed out that the campus
just finished its 11th year of occupying the Harbor site. Of
the three phase campus plan only phase 1 has been built. Pnase
1 was suppose to handle 8,000 - 8,500 students and, excluding
the downtown campus, there are 10,000 students. On one hand,
there is a new space recruirement .there are also outstanding buildin
problems that have been with the campus since 1974, and the
results of lack of deferred maintenance is becoming apparent.
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and elect
potential
obtain a
thorough
immediate
were safe
velop a c
nherent problems with the downtown campus were identi-
ell as the urgency of the need to repair the elevators
rical system. President Knapp outlined the serious
problems with the elevators and the steps taken to
commitment for funding for the replacement. After a
discussion, the Committee directed President Knapp to
ly bring in a state inspector to see if the elevators
, to report back at the next Bord meeting and to de-
ontingency plan.
With reference to the items related to the McCormack Insti-
tute Trusee Carlin asked that the Chancellor provide him with a
list of individuals working for the Institute, including speci-
fics as were they were previously employed, the current annual
salaries and if they are paid from other than state sources.
Chancellor Tranquada presented an overview of the Worcester
campus priorities.
Trustee Carlin asked to go on record as not approving any
studies or expenditures related to the proposed Dock and
McCormack Institute at Boston and the Athletic Center at
Worcester. With reference to the Building at 250 Stuart Street,
he thought the Dukakis Administration, the Legislative leader-
ship and the University should resolve the Long-Range Plan (keep
or sell the building) for 250 Stuart Street before consulting
dollars are spent on upgrading ideas. He said that if the de-
cision is to keep 250 Stuart Street, it must be clear as to how
it fits into the mission of UM/Boston.
It was moved, seconded, and
(V
VOTED; To recommend that the Bord approve the
FY86 Capital Outlay Request contained in
Doc. T84-111.
Trustee Carlin is recorded as opposed to the
motion.
The next item was the FY '85 Annual Audit Plan . Trustee
Knowles commended the Audit Department for its thoroughness
was moved, seconded, and
It
VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve the
FY85 Annual Audit Plan contained in Doc.
T84-109.
and,
VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve the
base slary range of $65,000 to $90,000 for
chairman of academic d^e^rtments at the
University of Massachusetts Medical
School; further, to authorize the Presi-
dent to approve base salaries, within
said salary ranc^e, for new chairman on
recommendation of the Dean of the Medical
Scnoo-L
(Doc. T34-106)
m
and further,
VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve the
personnel action for Winston Knight, Pro-
fessor of Engineering at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, contained in
Doc. T84-103, Addendum 1.
and,
VOTED; To recommend that the Board approve the
personnel action for Edward Riseman, Pro-
fessor of Computer and Information Science
and Department Chair at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, contained in
Doc. T84-104, Addendum 1
and further,
VOTED;
To recommend that the Board approve the
personnel action for Fuad Safwat, Dean of
Graduate Studies and Research at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Boston, con-
tained in Doc. T84-105, Addendum I.
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The meeting adjourned at 4; 20 p^m.
CLttL,
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Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 3, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
163 Campus Center
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Vice Chairman
Robsham; Trustees Carlin, Caruso, Costin, Gomes, Keller,
Knowles, Kurzman, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Ad-
ministrative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Searson, Gen-
eral Counsel; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and
Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs;
Treasurer Brand; Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Provost O'Brien; Professor
Mankin, Faculty Representative; Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chancellor for
Administration and Finance
UM/ Bos ton : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor for
Administration and Finance; Professor Joan Liem, Faculty Rep-
resentative
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Howe, Vice Chancellor/
Academic Dean; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor for Administration and
Finance; Dr. Dobson, Faculty Representative
Guest : Mr. Beaubien, Chairman, Board of Regents
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:50 p.m. The
first item dealt with was consideration of the minutes of the
prior meeting of the Board. Without discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
m
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the August 8,
1984 meeting of the Board.
Chairman Quinn reported that since the last meeting of the
Eoard of Trustees he had the honor along with Trustees Caruso
and Costin of representing the Board at the recent meeting of
the Association of Governing Boards. It was an interesting and
effective meeting and Trustee Caruso returned with copies for
the Trustees of Presidents Make a Difference by Clark Kerr.
Chairman Quinn announced that it would be an item for discussion
at the upcoming Trustees Retreat scheduled for October 18 and 19
Chairman Quinn expressed his appreciation to Chancellor
Duffey for hosting the meeting and the hospitality at the
BoT luncheon held prior to the meeting. A welcome was extended to
10/3/84 the new faculty representative at the Amherst campus, Paul
Mankin.
In the interest of time, the Chancellors waived giving their
reports .
President Knapp welcomed to the University Executive Vice
Chancellor and Provost Richard O'Brien from the Amherst campus.
He gave a report on the status of the elevators at 250 Stuart
Street which were not fully operative. The State Inspector of
the Elevators inspected them in July and reported to University
Counsel, Mr. Searson that the elevators are safe for use but
there is a repair problem. The firm which deals with the repair
of the elevators stated they can deal with the repair of the
elevators on a short run solution within an estimate of thirty-
five to forty thousand dollars. He requested replacement of the
elevators from the Division of Capital Planning and Operations
in the amount of $550,000 and it has been indicated that
$125,000 will be released for a handicapped elevator on certifi-
cation of the permanent status of the building. He has given
that certification and expects to be talking with the Governor
within the next ten days about the problem which exists at 250
Stuart Street and the use of the building.
Trustee Troy gave the report of the September 19, 1984 Com-
mittee on Academic and Student Affairs. It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED; To postpone for one semester the re-
quirement that Shmuel Bolozky return to
the University on completion of his sab-
batical leaver further, to grant Professor
Bolozky a leave of absence without pay
from January 27, 1985 through August 31,
1985. (Doc. T84-098)
and,
VOTED: To establish the Stuart Rice Professorship
of Sociology at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Amherst; further, to appoint
Peter M. Rossi the First Stuart Rice Pro-
fessor of Sociology. (Doc. T84-100)
and further,
VOTED; To establish the Harriet Martineau Pro-
fessorship of Sociology at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst; further, to
appoint Alice Rossi the first Harriet
Martineau Professor of Sociology. (Doc.
T84-099)
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The last item discussed by the Committee was the proposal to BoT
establish a program of Hotel and Restaurant Administration at 10/3/84
UMass Boston. The Committee reviewed in some detail all the
ideas and suggestions that had emerged over the past months,
since the project was first proposed by Trustee Kurzman.
The two major documents reviewed were from the Boston campus
and the report by the former Dean of Cornell's School of Hotel
Administration, Robert Beck. The Committee concluded that if it
was to go forward with the proposal it would ultimately recom-
mend an independent free-standing program at Boston with Amherst
assisting in a consultative manner.
The Committee agreed there was a need for such a program at
Boston and expressed its gratitude to Trustee Kurzman for pro-
posing it. The career possibilities for students exist and the
program will doubtless draw many students as majors. The new
program, if established, will be within the College of Manage-
ment. The Committee instructed Chancellor Corrigan to bring to
the Committee a detailed proposal or plan to establish an
independent Hotel and Management program at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston, including a market survey, evidence of
student interest, a detailed curriculum, a careful estimate of
the number of faculty required, a space analysis in terms of
classrooms and laboratories, and overall costs.
Trustee Knowles gave the report of the Committee on Budget
and Financial Affairs. The first item was the establishment of
a Special Student Registration Trust Fund at the Boston campus.
Without discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To establish the Special Student Regi-
stration Trust Fund at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston, which self-
supporting trust fund shall have as its
principal purpose the provision of advis-
ing, testing and registration services to
students who take one or more courses for
credit but are not enrolled as degree
seeking students; the trust fund shall
consist of a fee of $10, payable on ini-
tial enrollment. (Doc. T84-110)
At the Committee meeting, there was a thorough discussion
and a detailed presentation, which was unanimously supported,
to improve the signs and graphical layout of the Boston campus.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To allocate $200,000 to the Chancellor at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Boston for signs and
graphics as more fully described in Doc. T84-108.
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10/3/84 described the request to the Building Authority to undertake a
feasibility study for a multi-purpose arena at the Amherst
campus. The study would include a cost and financial analysis
which would allow the Trustees to determine whether the project
should proceed through the Building Authority or remain on the
Capital Outlay agenda.
Trustee Keller expressed concern about the funding of the
proposal and made a motion to table action on the feasibility
study. This was defeated.
After a brief discussion of hockey at the Amherst campus,
Chairman Quinn requested that the Committee on Intercollegiate
Athletics include within its purview a study of hockey at the
Amherst campus and make an effort to return with a recommenda-
tion by the end of the calendar year or the February Board
meeting .
VOTED; To request that the University of Massachuetts
Building Authority undertake a feasibility study of
a Multipurpose Arena for the Amherst campus. (Doc.
T84-107)
and,
VOTED; To ask the Legislature for a change in the wording
of theFY84 capital outlay appropriation of
$3,000,000 for a multipurpose sports arena in order
that said funds may be used for alterations to the
University Health Center/infirmary at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst.
(Doc. T84-107)
The next item was the FY ' 86 Capital Outlay Request. Presi-
dent Knapp outlined the categories of the five year request
which included repair, replacement, and renovation, new items,
energy conservation, equipment and campus improvement. Trustee
Sweeney expressed his concern about a potential emergency break-
down of the power plant at the Amherst campus. Chancellor Duff
responded that staff from the Division of Capital Planning and
Operations were visiting the campus the following day and would
be apprised of the urgency of the situation. Trustee Carlin
noted his concern about several items in the request. It was
then moved, seconded and
VOTED; To approve the FY86 Capital Outlay Request contained
in Doc. T84-111.
Trustee Carlin is recorded as opposed to the motion.
It was then moved, seconded and
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Doc. T84-109.
FY85 Annual Audit Plan contained in
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and ,
VOTED:
To approve a base salary range of $65,000 to $90,000
for chairmen of academic departments at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts Medical School; further, to
authorize the President to approve base salaries,
within said salary range, for new chairmen on recom-
mendation of the Dean of the Medical School. (Doc.
T84-106)
and further,
VOTED:
To approve the personnel action for Winston Knight,
Professor of Engineering at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Amherst, contained in Doc. T84-103,
Addendum 1 .
and,
VOTED:
To approve the personnel action for Edward Riseman,
Professor of Computer and Information Science and
Department Chair at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst, contained in Doc. T84-104, Addendum 1.
and further,
VOTED:
_ To approve the personnel action for Fuad Safwat,
Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Boston, contained in Doc.
T84-105, Addendum 1.
The next item was the Committee's recommendation on Execu -
tive Compensation . After a brief discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: That the salary for the President of the University
be $90,000 effective July 1, 1983, and that two
items of perquisites and fringe benefits be changed
to provide for
1. The President and each Chancellor who does not
have a campus residence shall be provided a housing
allowance of $1,500 per month on condition that the
residence of President or such Chancellor shall be
used on the average of once monthly for entertaining
relevant to University business and once monthly for
small University staff and business meetings. In-
cidental cleaning expense after entertaining and
catering expense shall be borne by the University
additionally if not otherwise provided for.
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2. The president and each Chancellor shall have
paid on his behalf to T.I. A. A. matching contributory
retirement amounts in excess of the maximum provided
by Chapter 32 of the General Laws for so much as
such administrator chooses not to exceed in Chapter
32 payments and excess payments 7% of his annual
salary.
(This vote was
1984) .
amended by the Board of Trustees on December 5,
Chairman Quinn gave the report of the Executive Committee.
The first item the Committee discussed was the Physical Master
Plan Review at the Boston campus. The Committee heard a presen-
tation by Associate Chancellor Babcock relating to the potential
development of the campus along with traffic patterns.
The next items dealt with the creation of positions at the
Amherst and Boston campuses and appointments thereto. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To create the position of Vice Chancellor for Re-
search and Dean of the Graduate School at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc. T84-066)
and ,
VOTED; To concur along with the President in the appoint-
ment by the Chancellor of Samuel Conti as Vice
Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate
School at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T84-067)
and further,
VOTED; To create the position of Dean of Graduate Studies
and Research at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston. (Doc. T84-096)
and,
VOTED: To concur along with the President in the appoint-
ment by the Chancellor of Faud Safwat as Dean of
Graduate Studies and Research at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston. (Doc. T84-097)
The last item on the Committee's agenda was the Hospital
Corporation . The Committee discussed the composition of the
Board, and a question was raised whether there would be any
significance legally rather than politically or administratively
if the majority of the membership of such a Board were to come
from the Board of Trustees of the University. Mr. Searson
stated that a draft opinion to the State Ethics Commission was
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such a Board.
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Under other business, the Chairman announced the membership
of the Nominating Committee:
Trustee Costin, Chairman
Trustee Kurzman
Trustee Troy
There being no further business to come before the Committee
the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
October 15, 1984; 10:00 a.m.
Room 409
Park Plaza Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Costin; Trustees
Kurzman and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary; Mr.
Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Gomes
Other Trustees : Trustee Keller
University Administration : President Knapp ; Mr. Sear son, Gen-
eral Counsel; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and
Fiscal Affairs; Ms. Willits, Acting Vice President for Human
Resources
UM/ Amherst : Ms. Johnson, Affirmative Action Director
UM/ Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Ms. Gant , Affirmative Action
Director
UM/ Wore ester : Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor for Administration and
P Finance; Ms. Booker, Affirmative Action Director
Chairman Costin convened the first meeting of the Affirma-
tive Action Committee at 10:05 a.m. and welcomed the members
present .
He stated that at the August 8, 1984 Board meeting, it was
voted to have standing Committee for Affirmative Action. The
purpose of this meeting was to formulate plans, programs and
policies for the University of Massachusetts Affirmative Action
and Equal Employment Opportunity Program. He noted there was no
planned agenda and was interested in hearing suggestions from
the campuses as to the type of effort that the Committee should
make to set forth a policy that will be understood and carried
through University-wide. Further, he raised the question
whether there was a need for a University wide program.
President Knapp presented two major issues which he thought
should be highlighted: the reporting system and the organiza-
tional structure. A program for dealing with quarterly and
annual affirmative action reports has been r einstituted. The
Committee needs that data to monitor and make an assessment of
the system. It should be established so it encompasses per-
sonnel actions, contracts, purchasing and the range of activi-
ties which have some affirmative action components.
AA With reference to the organizational structure, he will take
10/15/84 t ^ ie initiative to sit down and work with the Chancellors and
Vice Chancellors.
There currently exists a university-wide policy that ad-
dresses non-discrimination and affirmative action. There are
very detailed plans for the President's office and each of the
campuses fulfilling federal regulations. The campuses are often
audited by the various agencies and federal government testing
whether the plans are detailed enough to fit the law and whether
the responses to the plan are effective.
Other discussion focused on recruitment, internal policy
modifications from the Worcester campus relating to Affirmative
Action statements to be brought to the Committee, how to com-
municate a demonstrable commitment to affirmative action to
those who recruit and hire, ways to encourage minority recruit-
ment. One viewpoint expressed was the need for broad general
guidelines for the University at large but within that structure
the campuses should operate autonomously.
At the conclusion of the discussion, it was agreed and voted
To establish an ad hoc committee comprised of the three
affirmative action officers and Billie Willits who will chair
the committee. The Committee was asked to prepare a recommenda-
tion to the Committee to be distributed prior to the
next meeting on the overall university policy statement and what
direction the University should pursue.
and,
That the affirmative action officers from the campuses and
the President's Office be active members of the Affirmative
Action Committee
and further,
That the Committee should be provided by the President's
office and each campus v/ith a synopsis of what currently exists,
what should exist and what they would like to see
There being no further business to come before the Com-
mittee, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to the
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE
ON BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
November 14, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: committee and Committee Staff: Acting Chairman Kurzman;
Trustees Carlin, Keller and Sweeney; Mrs. Fontaine, Admini-
strative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Costin and Knowles
Other Trustees : Trustee Gomes
University Administration : President Knapp; General Counsel
Searson Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal
Affairs; Dr. Smt h, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr.
Saudek, Budget Director; Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing
UM/AMHERST : Chancellor Duffey; Mr. DeNyse, Vice chancellor for
Administration and Finance
UM/BOSTON : Chancellor Corrigan; Ms. McDermott, Assistant Chan-
cellor
UM/WORCESTER : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Howe, Vice Chancellor/
Academic Dean; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor for Administration and
Finance
Chairman Kurzman called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
The first item dealt with by the Committee was the establishment
of a new trust fund to support testing and treatment services
for the the Sensorimotor Control Clinic . The clinic provides
physical rehabilitation services that utilize biofeedback treat-
ment techniques. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board establish the
Sensorimotor Control Clinic Trust Fund at
the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
which self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its purpose the provision of bio-
feedback assisted preventive and physical
rehabilitation services; an internship/-
practicum site for undergraduate students;
a clinical site for graduate and postgrad-
uate students; and a clinical site for
research and development of biofeedback
instrumentation; further to approve fees
rm4/R4 of ^ 10 and ^ 25 for services provided by
11/14/84 tne c ii n i c? a n as more fully described in
Doc. T84-115.
The next item discussed was Fund Transfers at the Amherst
and Boston Campuses. in accordance with the collective bargain-
ing contract for faculty members, state funds have been pro-
vided in the 13 (miscellaneous) Subsidiary Account for pro-
fessional educational costs in the amounts of $400,000 for the
Amherst campus and $155,000 for the Boston campus. Examples of
the types of uses of these funds are professional seminars or
departmental equipment. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that pursuant to the pro-
visions of the Educational Needs Section
of the FY 1984 Appropriations Act, to
authorize the Chancellor of the university
of Massachusetts at Amherst, in an amount
not to exceed $400,000, and the Chancellor
of the university of Massachusetts at
Boston, in an amount not to exceed
$155,000, to transfer such funds among
subsidiary accounts to meet departmental
spending plans; it being understood that
said transfers will be reported to the
Trustees as part of the Mid-Year Review.
(Doc. T84-119)
The next matter for consideration was the establishment of
the Facilities Design and Construction Trust Fund at the
Worcester campus. Following a brief discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board establish the Facilities
Design and Construction Trust Fund at the university
of Massachusetts at Worcester which self-supporting
trust fund shall have its purpose the provision of
in-house design and construction services to the
Medical Center; said trust fund to consist of fees
for materials, labor and overhead costs charged to
the various departments of th Center; further, to
authorize a loan of $20,000 from the Parking Trust
Fund to the Facilities Design and Construction fund,
said Loean to be repaid over a three year period
with interest at one-half the prime interest rate.
All as more fully described in doc. T84-114.
Chancellor Tranquada updated the Committee on the progress
of the plans for the center for Health and Fitness . The pre-
liminary estimate of the project cost for the renovations, to be
financed by the Group practice Trust Fund, was $500,000. Actual
costs, based on contractors' competitive bids, will cost approx-
imately $766,000. including other related construction and
roadway repair the total cost will be approximately $977,000.
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BFA
Interest Audit Report . President Knapp stated that the report
includes recommendations and management responses and, where 1/14/8
appropriate, corrective actions have been taken. There was a
discussion raised by Trustee Keller of the legality of the Trust
Fund interest expenditures. it was then decided by General
Counsel that the present policy of Trustees was entirely legal.
The FY84 audit is presently in progress and is expected to be
completed in December.
The Committee agreed it should meet prior to the December 5,
1984 Board meeting to discuss Executive Compensation.
There being no further business to come before the Com-
mittee, the meeting adjourned at 3:10 P.m. ^f
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
November 28, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Troy; Mrs. Fontaine, Ad-
ministrative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Gomes, Robsham and Zervas
Other Trustee : Trustee Keller
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Provost O'Brien; Dr. Madson, Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Troy convened the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
The first item of business was the Award of Tenure a t the
Amherst campus. After a brief discussion of the criteria for
the award of tenure, it was moved and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board concur with
the President in the award of tenure to
Kenneth A. Parker as Associate Professor of
Education at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst.
The next item discussed was the Annual Admissions and
Financial Aid Report . In the course of the discussion, it was
noted that there were definite changes particularly at the
Boston and Amherst campuses. Representatives from the campuses
were available to answer questions.
In response to the decline in applications in the freshman
class at UM/Boston, Chancellor Corrigan said some of the
statistics were misleading. There was an extraordinary increase
in graduate students from sixty headcount graduates in 1979 to
over 1,000 which responds to the long range plan to increase the
professional graduate programs. There was an increase in
transfer students and the campus was pleased to see that
increase. Basically, enrollments have held steady. What is
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occurring is fewer traditional eighteen year old students
applying directly to the campus and more community college and
private college students applying to upper division or graduate
students who are professional students. In response to the
concern about the decline, the admissions office is redoubling
and refining its efforts to reach out to the suburbs. Finally,
in the absence of residences UM/Boston has great difficultly
attracting traditional students, and there are still people who
see Columbia point as an unsafe area. There is still a concern
about the fall off in freshman enrollment but there has been
increase in graduate and upper division enrollment and that is
in keeping with the campus' long range plan.
Chairman Troy said he was pleased with the development at
the graduate level and with the transfer picture but the
reputation, distinction of the faculty, and what the campus has
to offer must be made known to the broad suburban area.
At the Amherst campus, there was a increase in minority
student attendance. It was pointed out that this was achieved
through programs such as the Challenge program, providing
additional support services, funding arrangements, and more
direct recruitment with minority students.
Chancellor Tranquada pointed out that in a recently received
report from the AAMC, the national figures show a two percent
increase in applicants to medical school which is a turnaround
after ten years of gradual decline. Also, there are 74 first
year residency positions on campus each year and so far this
year 5300 applications for those positions have been received.
President Knapp indicated that he would be forwarding to the
Board copies of the recent report of the National Institute of
Education on the Conditions of Excellence in American Higher
Education and a commentary on the most recent National Endowment
of the Humanities Report. The two reports are varied in their
approaches to the problems of education but are raising issues
which deserve consideration within the University. The
recommendations in the report relate to academic policy of a
very significant nature. Both reports put a high premium on the
concept of liberal education. He said he will keep the
Committee and Board of Trustees informed as to future happenings
on the national scene.
The last item for consideration was the Graduation Lists.
Without discussion, it was moved, and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
September, 1984 Graduation Lists at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
(Doc. T84-001E), the December, 1984 Grad-
uation Lists at the University of Massachu-
setts at Boston (Doc. T84-001F) and the
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chusetts at Worcester (Doc. T84-001G) sub-
ject to the completion of all requirements
as certified by the Recorder of the Campus.
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The meeting adjourned at 3:10^-p.m.
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
November 7, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Room 413
Park Plaza Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and committee Staff : chairman Sweeney; Trustees
Keller, Knowles and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Robsham and zervas
Other Trustees : Trustee Gomes
University Administration : President Knapp; Treasurer Brand;
Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal Affairs;
Dr. smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel; Ms. Napora, Assistant Vice President for Manage-
ment; Ms. Hosie, Director of Public information
Relations
umni
UM/Amherst : Ms. Ling, Vice Chancellor for university Relati
and Development; Mr. Darland, Director of Development and Al
Affairs; Mr. Melley, Director of university Relations; Ms.
Levens, Alumni President
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Ms. McDermott, Assistant Chan-
cellor; Ms. Mulville, Vice Chancellor for university Relations;
Ms. Manning, Alumni President
UM/Worcester : Mr. Fox
Chairman Sweeney called the first meeting of the Committee
to order at 2:10 p.m. and welcomed the members present.
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Dan Melley, Director of university Relations at the Am-
herst gave a progress report on the campus public relations and
marketing program. it is hoped that a pro-active plan would be
available in January or February of 1985.
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11/7/84 At t k e re q Ues t of Chairman Sweeney, President Knapp gave his
perceptions of the university wide council and that he foresaw
the council proceeding in two phases. First as an internal
group and the second as a larger body which has a university-
wide interest from an external point of view. The initial phase
would look at the relationship between the campus efforts one to
another and to the university as a whole.
The campus representatives reported on the efforts of the
campus councils. Trustee Knowles thought the kind of people who
should be involved on the Council are the President of the
Alumni Associations, the President of the Foundation, and alumni
who have been involved in the fundraising activities.
Chairman Sweeney noted that included in the Report of the
Development Review Committee was provision for a working group
which would meet three times a year to study joint ventures in-
cluding an all-university publication, the review of legislative
efforts, joint club ventures, fundraising techniques and an all
university data bank. The Committee includes the three Alumni
Association Presidents, the three Vice Presidents for university
Relations and Development, and the three Directors of Alumni
Relations and Activities. A discussion followed as to the feas-
ibility of this occurring and Ruth Levens and Linda Manning
Alumni Association Presidents from Amherst and Boston re-
spectively indicated their full support.
A special committee was appointed to report back to the Com-
mittee in January with recommendations how the Amherst marching
band might be more useful. Chairman Sweeney appointed Ruth
Levens, Linda Manning and John Hite to the Committee.
The discussion then focused on the role of the Foundation.
It is presently perceived as a support agency to provide special
vehicles that do not exist on the campuses. president Knapp
summarized the recommendations included in the Three Year Plan
for the university of Massachusetts Foundation which had been
previously distributed to the Committee. Comments on the report
from the Amherst campus were distributed and heard.
Noting that there was a Trustee vacancy on the Foundation
Board, it was agreed to request the Chairman of the Board of
Trustees to name a replacement.
The last item on the agenda, Campus Reports, was postponed
until the January meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
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Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
November 19, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Costin, Knowles, Kurzman, Sweeney and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine,
Administrative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Robsham
Other Trustees : Trustees Caruso, Gomes and Keller
Administration : President Knapp; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President
for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President
for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/ Bo st on : Chancellor Corrigan; Ms. McDermott, Assistant
Chancellor
UM/V. r orcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Guests : Mr. Howard J. Cross, Vice President of Public Finance;
Mr. Mike Halloran - E.F. Hutton
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was the Funding of the
Mult i-Purpose Arena at the University of Massachusetts at
Amnerst . chairman Quinn announced that at the invitation of
Trustee Keller, Mr. Howard J. Cross, Vice President of Public
Finance at E.F. Hutton was invited to speak to the Executive
Committee. He spoke to the Committee about the firm's
experience in public higher education and the Board's need to
look at alternative financing which may be available when
dealing with the funding of the Multi-purpose Arena. Also
introduced was Mr. Mike Halloran from the Boston E.F. Hutton
office.
The next matter for consideration was the Hospital
Management Board Minutes. After a discussion of the
reappointments to the Hospital Staff, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
^ minutes of the September 19, and October
17, 1984 meetings of the Hospital
Executive Management Board including the Unaudited
11/19/84 Financial Statements, the Appointments and
Reappointments to the Medical Staff, the
Hospital Performance Profile, the
revisions to the Hospital Management Board
By-Laws and the Third Quarter MBO Report,
all as contained in Doc. T84-117.
The Massachusetts Biotechnology Research Institute was the
next matter discussed. After a discussion of the purpose of
the Institute and the estimated start-up date of construction
which is hoped to be the summer of 1985, it was moved, seconded
and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board authorize the
Chancellor of the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester to serve as an
ex officio member of the Board of Trustees
of the Massachusetts Biotechnical Research
Institute. (Doc. T84-116)
Chairman Quinn presented the following resolution to be
recommended to the Board of Trustees and presented to former
Trustee George Baldwin. Without discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
WHEREAS, George Baldwin has served the
University of Massachusetts with great
distinction as a member of its Board of
Trustees since 1980; and WHEREAS he has
served on the University of Massachusetts
Hospital Management Board; and WHEREAS he
has served on the University of
Massachusetts Building Authority; and
WHEREAS his contributions to and the
support of the University of Massachusetts
have been exemplary, the Board wishes to
express its deep appreciation to him for
his performance as a Trustee, for his time
and effort, for his contributions to the
Board of Trustees, and for the honor to
have served with him.
BE IT RESOLVED, THEREFORE, that George R.
Baldwin be commended for his valuable
service to the Board of Trustees and his
deep commitment to the students and the
mission of the University of Massachusetts.
The next item was the GOVERNANCE SYSTEM at the Boston
Campus. President Knapp gave tlie background of the governance
structure at the Boston campus. Chancellor Corrigan said that
because of the number of vacancies he chose not to seat the new
assembly last spring and appointed a Governance Reform
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Committee to report back with a set of recommendations as to 11/19/84
the future of governance on the Boston campus. The Committee
fulfilled its mandate and and recommended a bicameral system.
The recommendations included a smaller faculty council that
will deal with those issues of primary faculty responsibility
and a larger student senate that will deal with those issues of
primary responsibility to students. The Committee recommended
that the documents be submitted to referenda and the results
were
FACULTY COUNCIL
Total Votes Cast * Yes No
171 143 28
(*Does not include invalid ballots: 13 faculty ballots were
declared invalid because they were mailed without a validating
faculty signature; 26 arrived after the referendum results had
been tabulated. All 39 invalid ballots remain unopened.)
STUDENT SENATE
Total Votes Cast* Yes No
1407 716 691
C*Does not include 94 blank ballots. According to the Boston
Election Department, blank votes occur in every election, as a
result either of voter error or voter indecision.)
Chancellor Corrigan pointed out two issues which raised
concern among the students. The first was that instead of
having a separate Student Activities Committee there would be a
budget committee of the new Student Senate that would have the
responsibility for making recommendations for expenditures of
student fees and would come under the Student Senate. The
second issue was a concern about the membership of the proposed
Student Senate and whether it should include at-large seats.
The students who expressed their views in opposition to the
proposed Student Constitution and the timeliness of the
dissemination of information necessary to vote on the referenda
included Richard Bell, Kathleen Leehey and John McSweeney;
students from the College of Public and Community Service and
Trevor Clement who represented a Student Support Group at CPCS.
Professor James Broderick, Chairman of the Committee on
Governance Reform outlined the chronology of public meetings
held by the Committee and the attendance at those forums.
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EXECUTIVE Trustee Gomes, who basically endorsed the bicameral system,
11/19/84 spoke of the few basic problems including the budget committee
and the at-large seats but thought these could be worked out.
After a discussion, a motion was made to table further
consideration on the Goverance Proposals. This was defeated.
A seconded motion to excluded from the motion the portion of
the Student Constitution from the proposal was also defeated
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: ' To recommend that the Board establish the
Faculty Council and the Student Senate at
the University of Massachusetts at Boston;
further, to approve the Constitution of
the Faculty Council and the Constitution
from the Student Senate as amended in the
memorandum from the General Counsel of the
University dated November 6, 1984; all as
set forth in Doc. T84-118.
Chairman Quinn asked for a motion to go into Executive
Session to discuss the awarding of honorary degrees. It was
moved, seconded, and
VOTED: To go into Executive Session
The time was 4:05 p.m.
The Board came out of Executive Session and it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board award honorary
degrees to those individuals agreed upon in
executive session and to instruct the Chan-
cellors to proceed with the necessary
arranagements.
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. .
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Board of Trustees
Committee on Affirmative Action
December 5, 1984; 12:00 noon
Room 307
Administration Building
University of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Costin; Trustees
Carlin, Kurzman and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committtee Member Absent : Trustee Gomes
Other Trustees : Trustee Keller
Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Searson, General Counsel;
Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Ms. Willits,
Acting Associate Vice President for Human Resources
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Mr. Ronald Sinacore,
Affirmative Action Coordinator
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Ms. Gant, Director,
k ^S'J Affirmative Action
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Ms. Booker, Director,
Affirmative Action
Chairman Costin called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
The first item discussed was Current Trustee Policies. A
review of those policies resulted in the draft resolution which
clearly identified all categories of non-discrimination.
The Committee reviewed in detail the Draft Affirmative
Action Resolution . There was a lengthy discussion of what
should be included in the Trustee Resolution. References to
non-discrimination on the basis of sexual preference, political
affiliation and membership or non-membership in political
groups although not precluded are not legally required by state
and federal law to be included. The resolution should be broad
enough to take care of all concerns. After a discussion of the
time frame for the the President's report to be submitted to
the Trustees on various aspects of implementing the affirmative
action program, the following changes in the resolution were
agreed to by the Committee:
To strike in paragraph 2, line six "quarterly" and insert
^ N in its place "semi-annual".
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and further,
To strike in paragraph 2, line 14 "fully" and insert it
after the word "implement" in line 15.
The draft revision of the Affirmative Action Resolution was
then tabled until the next meeting of the Committee.
The next items on the agenda discussed were Review of
Campus and President's Reports and Review of Campus
Quaterly/ Annual Reports. It was noted that in the Worcester
report on page 3~ under goals item 2 was new "To adopt positive
and aggressive measures to redress the effects of past
discrimination and to adopt practices designed to address the
existance of underrepresentation in all areas."
There being no further business to come before the
Committee, the meeting adjourned i
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Administrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
\ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
December 5, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Chancellor's Conference Room
Administration Building
University of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
ArrflNDANCE rp r u s t e e s and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Vice Chairman
Robsham; Trustees Carlin, Costin, Gomes, Keller, Knowles,
Kurzman, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administra-
tive Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Trustee Absent : Trustee Caruso
University Administration : President Knapp; General Counsel
Searson; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fis-
cal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs;
Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Professor Mankin, Faculty Rep-
resentative
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Professor Liem, Faculty Repre-
sentative
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Howe, Vice Chancellor/
Academic Dean; Dr. Dobson, Faculty Representative
Guests : Professors Broderick, Goodwin and Watanabe; UM/Boston
Students - Miles. Meissner, Bernard and Lewinsky; Messrs.
George, Bell, Burns, McDevitt, Lord and Clement
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting at 2:05 p.m.
The first matter for consideration related to reconsidera-
tion of the minutes of prior meetings of the Board. It was
then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To reconsider the action taken at the October 3
meeting relating to Executive Compensation.
After a brief discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To amend the Board vote of October 3, 1984 on Exe-
cutive Compensation by striking the words "$92,500
effective January 1, 1984" in paragraph 1 and sub-
stituting therefor the words "$90,000 effective
July 1, 1983;" further, to delete Section 2 of said
vote which begins with the words
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Bar "Effective September, 1984," and ends with the words "to a
12/5/84 maximum of four years," this deletion will be considered at
a future date; and further, to ask the Chairman to write a
letter to the Board of Regents explaining this action.
The Board then considered and approved the Minutes of the
September 12 and October 3, 1984 meetings. It was moved, sec-
onded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the September 12 and
October 3, 1984 Board of Trustees meetings.
Chairman Quinn noted the recent victories of both the Am-
herst and Boston football teams and expressed his congratula-
tions.
President Knapp briefly commented on the report Involvement
in Learning sponsored by the National Institute of Education
which is the first of five reports to be circulated within the
months related to undergraduate education. He said the matters
under discussion were primarily faculty responsibility and
several of the recommendations in the report have been under
consideration on the campus for the past several years.
He informed the Trustees that the Board of Regents had made
budget recommendations to the Secretary of Administration and
Finance. Although no conclusive decision had been reached,
there was every indication that it would be a relatively tight
budget year for not only higher education but much of state
government .
Chancellor Duffey informed the Trustees that the December
issue of Esquire magazine listed a number of americans who are
described as men and women who are changing America. Three
graduates of the Amherst campus in the 1970's were listed in
that gathering of names. Last month the campus held the first
research review with industry in the Department of COINS and
Electrical and Computer Engineering . The meeting had 131
participants from Corporations across the country including GE,
Raytheon, MIT, Lincoln Labs, and Data General.
He announced that the campus had recently received grants
from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the
Rockerfeller Foundation, and the Ford Foundation for the next
stages of editing and publication of the papers of Elizabeth
K.E. Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Also, the School of Educa-
tion on the Amherst campus has been invited to assist the
African Country of Tanzania in educational development and re-
ceived funds to establish and equip training Centers in
Tanzania for secondary school teachers and to train peace corp
volun- teers to teach math, chemistry physics and engineering.
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Finally, the campus was the site this fall for an informal BOT
series of seminars for faculty and graduate students entitled 12/5/84
f the Chancellor's Seminars on the New American Economy. Guest
speakers brought to the campus as part of the series included
former Governor Gerry Brown of California and Peter Goldmark,
Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The
seminars which will continue in the spring provide the oppor-
tunity for guests to speak on subjects including entrepre-
neuralizm, the flow of capital and the international competi-
tive situation of U.S. Industry.
Chancellor Corrigan reported that the Boston campus had an
extraordinary increase in graduate enrollment last year. From
the fall of 1983 to the fall of 1984 graduate enrollment in-
creased by approximately 50% which is in keeping with the Long
Range Plan to change the mix of students to eventually be ap-
proximately 10% graduate and 90% undergraduate. He announced
that legislation had been signed and three million dollars
appropriated for support of the McCormack Institute for Public
Affairs.
Chancellor Tranquada reported that the recent fire on the
7th floor of Student Laboratory Wing had been contained in the
Laboratory and there were no serious injuries related to it.
The cost of fire damage within the building was estimated at
$100,000 to $200,000.
Chancellor Tranquada announced that David Drachman, Chair-
man of the Department of Neurology was designated as Director
of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, one of five identi-
fied in the Country. Also, the Department of Medicine was
recently awarded in excess of four million dollars from the
National Cancer Institute and the National Lung and Blood In-
stitute to fund projects to study ways doctors can help pa-
tients to kick the smoking habit and how young people's diets
affect their blood pressure.
Several members of the campus are to be honored by the
Governor. Among them are a group of nurses, from the Emergency
Room who call themselves CARE standing for Cancel Alcohol Re-
lated Emergencies, who have been lecturing to high school stu-
dents over the Commonwealth and neighboring states on the ha-
zards of mixing Alcohol and driving. He said its been an im-
mensely effective program.
The next item was Reports of the Standing Committees.
There being no objection, item C3 Governance Proposals -
Student Senate and Faculty Council at Boston was then
discussed. Chair- man Quinn stated the Executive Committee
after hearing from members of the student group, others, and
administration rec- ommended the adoption of the proposed
Governance Structure.
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BOT Chancellor Corrigan reviewed the history of governance at
12/5/84 the Boston campus and said there was a review process which
resulted in the new proposal recommended by the Governance
Reform Committee. The proposal, a bicameral system, would
consist of a faculty council and a larger student senate. The
two constitutions were subjected to referenda, and in the case
of faculty council there was an overwhelming vote of approval.
The student constitution for two reasons was a more controver-
sial document and the referenda passed the constitution by a
margin of 25 votes. The issues of concern were whether there
should be at-large seats in the student senate and whether the
size of the proposed budget committee was large enough.
Trustee Gomes said students were upset and there was a
feeling of disenf ranchisement particularly on the part of CPCS
students who feel they are being ignored and excluded in de-
cisions. He also said there was a problem with incorporating
the General Counsel's opinions in the proposed document. He
would like to have students understand how the changes alter
the proposed package and asked the Board to refer the matter
back to the Committee to incorporate General Counsel's advice
and to resolve other discrepancies.
Students and Faculty who spoke in opposition to recom-
mitting the matter to the Executive Committee and in favor of
the proposed constitution were Brian McDevitt, student from the
College of Management; Suzzette Bernard, student; James
Broderick, Chairman of the Reform Committee; Betsy Meisner,
student; George Goodwin, faculty member; Thomas Lord, student;
Diane Lewinsky, student; and Paul Watanabe, faculty member.
Students who endorsed the motion to recommit the matter were
David Burns, student; Bob George, Chairman of the Student Ac-
tivities Committee and member of the Reform Committee; Richard
Bell, CPCS student; and Trevor Clement, student
After discussion it was then moved, seconded
VOTED: To recommit the matter of the Student Senate Con-
stitution to the Executive Committee for further
consideration; further, to establish the Faculty
Council at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston and to approve the Constitution of said
Counsel as amended in the memorandum from the
General Council of the University dated November 6,
1984, all as set forth in Doc. T84-118.
Trustee Troy then gave the report of the Committee on Aca-
demic and Student Affairs. The first item was a recommendation
for the Award of Tenure at Amherst. The Committee reviewed the
criteria for tenure and briefly discussed the need for greater
precision of language in the written recommendation. It was
moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To concur with the President in the award BOT
of tenure to Kenneth A. Parker as Asso- 12/5/84
ciate Professor of Education at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Amherst.
(Doc. T84-120)
Trustee Troy then underscored a few of the most important
points which emerged from the Committee's discussion of the
Annual Admission and Financial Aid Report . First, while Am-
herst and Worcester saw increases in the applications of quali-
fied students, there was a decline at Boston. Chancellor
Corrigan pointed out to the Committee that dispite the decline
of freshman applicants there was an increase in the area of
graduate studies and among transfer applicants so that the
overall student population had remained stable. A number of
reasons for the decline were discussed such as the absence of
residence halls, the perception of the campus site near Colum-
bia Point as being unsafe, and the demographic decline in the
18 year old group. The problem is a complicated one and the
campus is attempting to address it on a number of fronts par-
ticularly moving out into the high schools of suburban Boston
and attempting to make the offerings better known.
He informed the Trustees that at both Boston and Amherst
SAT Scores have improved and are above the national average.
At Amherst there was an increase from a combined score of 990
in 1983 to 997 in 1984. The national average is 897. At
Boston the score went from 913 in 1983 to 925 in 1984. The
Amherst campus still faces the problems of access majors in
certain courses such as management, computer science,
engineering, and hotel and restaurant studies.
He said the financial aid picture was somewhat mixed. An
increase in state funds for scholarship and the increase in
tuition waivers have proved helpful but the decline in federal
funds and Pell grants creates a problem for many students on
all the campuses. Fifty-eight percent of all student aid is in
the form of loans, thirty-one percent is in the form of grants,
and eleven percent is in the form of college work study
programs. Many families and students still must bear a burden
in seeking a university education. He said a new scholarship
program for academically talented students has been created.
The money comes from the Alumni Association plus funds from
forfeited admissions deposits, approximately $60,000. These
scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit although in
nearly every case it also involves need.
He concluded his report with the recommendation that the
Board approve the Graduation Lists . Without further dis-
cussion, it was moved, seconded and
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?9^ VOTED: To approve the September, 1984 Graduation
12/5/84 - - Lists at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst (Doc. T84-001E), the December,
1984 Graduation Lists at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston (Doc. T84-001F)
and the Graduation Lists at the University
of Massachusetts at Worcester (Doc.
T84-001G) subject to the completion of all
requirements as certified by the Recorder
of the Campus.
There being no objection the Nominating Committee Report
was then considered. Without discussion, it was moved, sec-
onded and
VOTED: To confirm and approve the officers and
committees of the Board set forth in Doc.
T84-113, all to serve until the next an-
nual meeting of the Board.
Trustee Kurzman gave the report of the Committee on Budget
and Financial Affairs. The first item was the establishment of
the Facilities Design and Construction Trust Fund at
Worcester. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To establish the Facilities design and
Construction Trust Fund at the University
of Massachusetts at Worcester, which
self-supporting trust fund shall have as
its purpose the provision of in-house
design and construction services to the
Medical Center; said trust fund to consist
of fees for materals, labor and overhead
costs charged to the various departments
of the Center; further, to authorize a
loan of $20,000 from the Parking Trust
Fund to the Facilities Design and Con-
struction Fund, said loan to be repaid
over a three year period with interest at
one-half the prime interest rate. All as
more fully described in T84-114.
The next item was the establishment of a new trust fund at
UM/Worcester to support testing and treatment services for the
Sensorimotor Control Clinic. The clinic provides physical
rehabilitation services that utilize biofeedback treatment
techniques. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To establish the Sensorimotor Control
Clinic Trust fund at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, which self sup-
porting trust fund shall have as its pur-
pose the provision of biofeedback assisted
preventive and physical
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undergraduate students; a clinical site
for graduate and postgraduate students;
and a clinical site for research and
development of biofeedback
instrumentation; further, to approve fees
of $10 and $25 for services provided by
the clinic; all as more fully described in
Doc. T84-115.
He informed the Trustees that the Committee discussed the
progress of the Plans for the Center for Health and Fitness at
Worcester and the FY'82 and 83 Trust Fund Interest Audit Re -
port . No further action on these items was required.
Fund Transfers at the Amherst and Boston campuses for pro-
fessional educational costs in accordance with the collective
bargaining agreement for faculty members were considered. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of the Edu-
cational Needs Section of the 1984 Ap-
propriations act, to authorize the
Chancellor of the University of Massa-
* chusetts at Amherst, in an amount not to
exceed $400,000, and the Chancellor of the
University of Massachusetts at Boston, in
an amount not to exceed $155,000, to
transfer such funds among subsidiary
accounts to meet departmental spending
plans; it being understood that said
transfers will be reported to the Trustees
as part of the Mid-Year Review. (Doc.
T84-119)
The last item considered was an Allocation of Trust Fund
Interest to the Amherst campus to provide bus service for the
basketball fans from the campus to the Springfield Civic Cen-
ter. Without further discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To allocate $1,000 from Trust Fund In-
terest to the Amherst Campus for the
provision of bus service to and from
Springfield.
Chairman Quinn gave the report of the Executive Committee.
Without discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the September
19, and October 17, 1984 meetings of the
\ Hospital Management Board including the
Unaudited Financial Statements, the
Appointments and Reappointments to the
Medical Staff, the Hospital Performance
Profile, the revisions to the Hospital
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EOT Management Board By-Laws and the Third
12/5/84 Quarter MBO Report, all as contained in
Doc. T84-117.
The next item considered was authorization for the
Chancellor at of the University of Massachusetts to serve as
ex-officio member of the Biotechnology Research Institute ,
which was established to manage the Medical Park. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To authorize the Chancellor of the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Worcester to
serve as an ex officio member of the Board
of Trustees of the Massachusetts Bio-
technical Research Institute. (Doc.
T84-116)
A resolution honoring former Trustee George Baldwin was
then presented for consideration. It was moved, seconded and
unanimously
RESOLVED: WHEREAS, George Baldwin has served the
University of Massachusetts with great
distinction as a member of its Board of
Trustees since 1980; and WHEREAS he has
served on the University of Massachusetts
Hospital Management Board; and WHEREAS he
has served on the University of Massa-
chusetts Building Authority; and WHEREAS
his contributions to and the support of
the University of Massachusetts have been
exemplary, the Board wishes to express its
deep appreciation to him for his perfor-
mance as a Trustee, for his time and
effort, for his contributions to the Board
of Trustees, and for the Honor to have
served with him. BE IT RESOLVED,
THEREFORE, that George R. Baldwin be com-
mended for his valuable service to the
Board of Trustees and his deep commitment
to the students and the mission of the
University of Massachusetts.
Trustee Knowles gave the report of the Athletic Committee .
At its last meeting, the Committee reviewed the proposal to do
a feasibility study on a multi-purpose facility on the Amherst
campus which would be used by the campus for many things in-
cluding sports programs such as basketball and indoor sports
programs in general. The Committee recommended that the
Building Authority proceed with the feasibility study and it is
expected that the study would be done sometime in the Spring.
The Trustees then heard a Report of the Affirmative Action
Committee . The Committee met and discussed in detail a
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resolution which it hopes will be presented to the Board of 12/5/84
Trustees at a later date.
The Trustees then heard the report of the University Re -
lations and Development Committee . Trustee Sweeney reported
that issues discussed at the Committee's first meeting included
the Role of the Trustee Committee, and the University Wide
Council, and heard status reports with respect to the various
campuses and what they were doing.
Chairman Quinn asked for a motion to go into Executive
Session to discuss the awarding of honorary degrees. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To go into Executive Session
The time was 4:10 p.m. Chairman Quinn voted for the
motion as did Trustees Carlin, Gomes, Keller, Knowles,
Kurzman, Robsham, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas.
The Committee came out of Executive Session and it
was moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To award honorary degrees to those in-
dividuals agreed upon in executive session
and to instruct the Chancellors to proceed
with the necessary arrangements.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
C (/yjUu^&^rr/n uaz_
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
December 5, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Administration Building, Room 311
Harbor Campus
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: committee and committee Staff: Chairman Knowles, Trustees
Carlin, Costin, Keller, Kurzman, Quinn and Sweeney; Mrs.
Fontaine, Administrative Secretary.
Other Trustees: Trustee zervas
University Administration: Mr. Searson, General Counsel
Chairman Knowles called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.
He then explained that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss
the actions taken on October 3, 1984 concerning Executive com -
pensation. Following a discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board amend the
Board vote of October 3, 1984 on Executive
Compensation by striking the words $92,500
effective January 1, 1984" in paragraph 1
and substituing therefor the words
"$90,000 effective July 1, 1983;" further
to delete Section 2 of said vote which
begins with the words "Effective Sep-
tember, 1984" and ends with the words "to
a maximum of four years," this deletion
will be considered at a future date; and
further, to ask the Chairman to write a
letter to the Board of Regents explaining
this action.
The next item considered, at the request of Trustee Keller,
was an Allocation of Trust Fund Interest to the Amherst campus
to provide bus service for the basketball fans from the campus
to the Springfield Civic Center. Without discussion, it was
moved, seconded and
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12/5/84
VOTED To recommend that the Board allocate
$1,000 from Trust Fund Interest to the
Amherst campus for the provision of bus
service to and from Springfield.
The meeting adjourned at 1:55
Cynthia a. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to the
Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
December 5, 1984; 2:00 p.m.
Chancellor's Conference Room
Administration Building
University of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Ari'ENDANCE trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Vice Chairman
Robsham; Trustees Carlin, Costin, Gomes, Keller, Knowles,
Kurzman, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administra-
tive Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Trustee Absent : Trustee Caruso
University Administration : President Knapp; General Counsel
Searson; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fis-
cal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs;
Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing
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UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Professor Mankin, Faculty Rep-
resentative
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Professor Liem, Faculty Repre-
sentative
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Howe, Vice Chancellor/
Academic Dean; Dr. Dobson, Faculty Representative
Guests : Professors Broderick, Goodwin and Watanabe; UM/Boston
Students - Miles. Meissner, Bernard and Lewinsky; Messrs.
George, Bell, Burns, McDevitt, Lord and Clement
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting at 2:05 p.m.
The first matter for consideration related to reconsidera-
tion of the minutes of prior meetings of the Board. It was
then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To reconsider the action taken at the October 3
meeting relating to Executive Compensation.
After a brief discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To amend the Board vote of October 3, 1984 on Exe-
cutive Compensation by striking the words "$92,500
effective January 1, 1984" in paragraph 1 and sub-
stituting therefor the words "$90,000 effective
July 1, 1983;" further, to delete Section 2 of said
vote which begins with the words
BOT "Effective September, 1984," and ends with the words "to a
12/5/84 maximum of four years," this deletion will be considered at
a future date; and further, to ask the Chairman to write a
letter to the Board of Regents explaining this action.
The Board then considered and approved the Minutes of the
September 12 and October 3, 1984 meetings. It was moved, sec-
onded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the September 12 and
October 3, 1984 Board of Trustees meetings.
Chairman Quinn noted the recent victories of both the Am-
herst and Boston football teams and expressed his congratula-
tions.
President Knapp briefly commented on the report Involvement
in Learning sponsored by the National Institute of Education
which is the first of five reports to be circulated within the
months related to undergraduate education. He said the matters
under discussion were primarily faculty responsibility and
several of the recommendations in the report have been under
consideration on the campus for the past several years.
He informed the Trustees that the Board of Regents had made
budget recommendations to the Secretary of Administration and
Finance. Although no conclusive decision had been reached,
there was every indication that it would be a relatively tight
budget year for not only higher education but much of state
government .
Chancellor Duffey informed the Trustees that the December
issue of Esquire magazine listed a number of americans who are
described as men and women who are changing America. Three
graduates of the Amherst campus in the 1970's were listed in
that gathering of names. Last month the campus held the first
research review with industry in the Department of COINS and
Electrical and Computer Engineering . The meeting had 131
participants from Corporations across the country including GE,
Raytheon, MIT, Lincoln Labs, and Data General.
He announced that the campus had recently received grants
from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the
Rockerfeller Foundation, and the Ford Foundation for the next
stages of editing and publication of the papers of Elizabeth
K.E. Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Also, the School of Educa-
tion on the Amherst campus has been invited to assist the
African Country of Tanzania in educational development and re-
ceived funds to establish and equip training Centers in
Tanzania for secondary school teachers and to train peace corp
volun- teers to teach math, chemistry physics and engineering.
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Finally, the campus was the site this fall for an informal
series of seminars for faculty and graduate students entitled
the Chancellor's Seminars on the New American Economy. Guest
speakers brought to the campus as part of the series included
former Governor Gerry Brown of California and Peter Goldmark,
Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The
seminars which will continue in the spring provide the oppor-
tunity for guests to speak on subjects including entrepre-
neuralizm, the flow of capital and the international competi-
tive situation of U.S. Industry.
Chancellor Corrigan reported that the Boston campus had an
extraordinary increase in graduate enrollment last year. From
the fall of 1983 to the fall of 1984 graduate enrollment in-
creased by approximately 50% which is in keeping with the Long
Range Plan to change the mix of students to eventually be ap-
proximately 10% graduate and 90% undergraduate. He announced
that legislation had been signed and three million dollars
appropriated for support of the McCormack Institute for Public
Affairs.
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Chancellor Tranquada reported that the recent fire on the
7th floor of Student Laboratory Wing had been contained in the
Laboratory and there were no serious injuries related to it.
The cost of fire damage within the building was estimated at
$100,000 to $200,000.
Chancellor Tranquada announced that David Drachman, Chair-
man of the Department of Neurology was designated as Director
of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, one of five identi-
fied in the Country. Also, the Department of Medicine was
recently awarded in excess of four million dollars from the
National Cancer Institute and the National Lung and Blood In-
stitute to fund projects to study ways doctors can help pa-
tients to kick the smoking habit and how young people's diets
affect their blood pressure.
Several members of the campus are to be honored by the
Governor. Among them are a group of nurses, from the Emergency
Room who call themselves CARE standing for Cancel Alcohol Re-
lated Emergencies, who have been lecturing to high school stu-
dents over the Commonwealth and neighboring states on the ha-
zards of mixing Alcohol and driving. He said its been an im-
mensely effective program.
The next item was Reports of the Standing Committees.
There being no objection, item C3 Governance Proposals -
Student Senate and Faculty Council at Boston was then
discussed. Chair- man Quinn stated the Executive Committee
after hearing from members of the student group, others, and
administration rec- ommended the adoption of the proposed
Governance Structure.
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the
resu
Ref o
cons
two
of f
The
sial
marg
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size
Chancellor Co
Boston campus
lted in the n
rm Committee,
ist of a facu
constitutions
acuity counci
student const
document and
in of 25 vote
Id be at-larg
of the propo
rngan revi
and said t
ew proposal
The propo
lty council
were subje
1 there was
itution for
the refere
s. The iss
e seats in
sed budget
ewed the history of governance at
here was a review process which
recommended by the Governance
sal, a bicameral system, would
and a larger student senate. The
cted to referenda, and in the case
an overwhelming vote of approval.
two reasons was a more controver-
nda passed the constitution by a
ues of concern were whether there
the student senate and whether the
committee was large enough.
Trustee Gomes said students were upset and there was a
feeling of disenf ranchisement particularly on the part of CPCS
students who feel they are being ignored and excluded in de-
cisions. He also said there was a problem with incorporating
the General Counsel's opinions in the proposed document. He
would like to have students understand how the changes alter
the proposed package and asked the Board to refer the matter
back to the Committee to incorporate General Counsel's advice
and to resolve other discrepancies.
S
mitti
the p
Colle
Brode
stude
Diane
Stude
David
tivit
Bell,
tudent
ng the
ropose
ge of
rick,
nt; Ge
Lewin
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Burns
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CPCS
s and Facul
matter to
d constitut
Management;
Chairman of
orge Goodwi
sky, studen
o endorsed
, student;
mmittee and
student; an
ty who spoke in opposition to recom-
the Executive Committee and in favor of
ion were Brian McDevitt, student from the
Suzzette Bernard, student; James
the Reform Committee; Betsy Meisner,
n, faculty member; Thomas Lord, student;
t; and Paul Watanabe, faculty member,
the motion to recommit the matter were
Bob George, Chairman of the Student Ac-
member of the Reform Committee; Richard
d Trevor Clement, student
After discussion it was then moved, seconded
VOTED: To recommit the matter of the Student Senate Con-
stitution to the Executive Committee for further
consideration; further, to establish the Faculty
Council at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston and to approve the Constitution of said
Counsel as amended in the memorandum from the
General Council of the University dated November 6,
1984, all as'set forth in Doc. T84-118.
Trustee Troy then gave the report of the Committee on Aca-
demic and Student Affairs. The first item was a recommendation
for the Award of Tenure at Amherst. The Committee reviewed the
criteria for tenure and briefly discussed the need for greater
precision of language in the written recommendation. It was
moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To concur with the President in the award
of tenure to Kenneth A. Parker as Asso-
ciate Professor of Education at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Amherst.
(Doc. T84-120)
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Tr
points
Annual
ustee Troy
which emer
Admission
then underscored a few of th
ged from the Committee's dis
and Financial Aid Report. F
herst and Worcester saw increases in the appl
fied students, there was a decline at Boston.
Corrigan pointed out to the Committee that di
of freshman applicants there was an increase
graduate studies and among transfer applicant
overall student population had remained stabl
reasons for the decline were discussed such a
residence halls, the perception of the campus
bia Point as being unsafe, and the demographi
18 year old group. The problem is a complica
campus is attempting to address it on a numbe
ticularly moving out into the high schools of
and attempting to make the offerings better k
e mo
cuss
irst
icat
Ch
spit
in t
s so
e.
s th
sit
c de
ted
r of
sub
nown
st i
ion
, wh
ions
ance
e th
he a
tha
A nu
e ab
e ne
clin
one
fro
urba
mpor
of t
ile
of
llor
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rea
t th
mber
senc
ar C
e in
and
nts
n Bo
tant
he
Am-
quali-
cline
of
e
of
e of
olum-
the
the
par-
ston
He informed the Trustees that at both Boston and Amherst
SAT Scores have improved and are above the national average.
At Amherst there was an increase from a combined score of 990
in 1983 to 997 in 1984. The national average is 897. At
Boston the score went from 913 in 1983 to 925 in 1984. The
Amherst campus still faces the problems of access majors in
certain courses such as management, computer science,
engineering, and hotel and restaurant studies.
He sai
increase i
tuition wa
funds and
all the ca
the form o
and eleven
programs,
in seeking
program fo
The money
forfeited
scholarshi
nearly eve
d the financial aid picture wa
n state funds for scholarship
ivers have proved helpful but
Pell grants creates a problem
mpuses. Fifty-eight percent o
f loans, thirty-one percent is
percent is in the form of col
Many families and students st
a university education. He s
r academically talented studen
comes from the Alumni Associat
admissions deposits, approxima
ps are awarded on the basis of
ry case it also involves need.
s somewh
and the
the decl
for many
f all st
in the
lege wor
ill must
aid a ne
ts has b
ion plus
tely $60
merit a
at mixed. An
increase in
ine in federal
students on
udent aid is in
form of grants,
k study
bear a burden
w scholarship
een created.
funds from
,000. These
lthough in
He concluded his report with the recommendation that the
Board approve the Graduation Lists . Without further dis-
cussion, it was moved, seconded and
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VOTED:
To approve
Lists at th
at Amherst
1984 Gradua
Massachuset
and the Gra
of Massachu
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requirement
of the Camp
the Se
e Univ
(Doc.
tion L
ts at
duatio
setts
ub ject
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us.
ptember ,
ersity o
T84-001E
ists at
Boston (
n Lists
at Worce
to the
ertif ied
1984 Graduation
f Massachusetts
) , the December ,
the University of
Doc. T84-001F)
at the University
ster (Doc.
completion of all
by the Recorder
There being no objection the Nominating Committee Report
was then considered. Without discussion, it was moved, sec-
onded and
VOTED: To confirm and approve the officers and
committees of the Board set forth in Doc.
T84-113, all to serve until the next an-
nual meeting of the Board.
Trustee Kurzman gave the report of the Committee on Budget
and Financial Affairs. The first item was the establishment of
the Facilities Design and Construction Trust Fund at
Worcester. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To establish the Facilities
Construction Trust Fund at
of Massachusetts at Worcest
self-supporting trust fund
its purpose the provision o
design and construction ser
Medical Center; said trust
of fees for materals, labor
costs charged to the variou
of the Center; further, to
loan of $20,000 from the Pa
Fund to the Facilities Desi
struction Fund, said loan t
over a three year period wi
one-half the prime interest
more fully described in T84
design and
the University
er, which
shall have as
f in-house
vices to the
fund to consist
and overhead
s departments
authorize a
rking Trust
gn and Con-
o be repaid
th interest at
rate. All as
-114.
The next item was the establishment of a new trust fund at
UM/Worcester to support testing and treatment services for the
Sensorimotor Control Clinic. The clinic provides physical
utilize
rehabilitation
techniques. It
services that
biofeedback treatment
was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To establish the Sensorimotor Control
Clinic Trust fund at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, which self sup-
porting trust fund shall have as its pur-
pose the provision of biofeedback assisted
preventive and physical
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undergraduate students; a clinical site
for graduate and postgraduate students;
and a clinical site for research and
development of biofeedback
instrumentation; further, to approve fees
of $10 and $25 for services provided by
the clinic; all as more fully described in
Doc. T84-115.
He informed the Trustees that the Committee discussed the
progress of the Plans for the Center for Health and Fitness at
Worcester and the FY'82 and 83 Trust Fund Interest Audit Re -
port . No further action on these items was required.
Fund Transfers at the Amherst and Boston campuses for pro-
fessional educational costs in accordance with the collective
bargaining agreement for faculty members were considered. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of the Edu-
cational Needs Section of the 1984 Ap-
propriations act, to authorize the
Chancellor of the University of Massa-
chusetts at Amherst, in an amount not to
exceed $400,000, and the Chancellor of the
University of Massachusetts at Boston, in
an amount not to exceed $155,000, to
transfer such funds among subsidiary
accounts to meet departmental spending
plans; it being understood that said
transfers will be reported to the Trustees
as part of the Mid-Year Review. (Doc.
T84-119)
The last item considered was an Allocation of Trust Fund
Interest to the Amherst campus to provide bus service for the
basketball fans from the campus to the Springfield Civic Cen-
ter. Without further discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To allocate $1,000 from Trust Fund In-
terest to the Amherst Campus for the
provision of bus service to and from
Springfield.
Chairman Quinn gave the report of the Executive Committee.
Without discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the September
19, and October 17, 1984 meetings of the
Hospital Management Board including the
Unaudited Financial Statements, the
Appointments and Reappointments to the
Medical Staff, the Hospital Performance
Profile, the revisions to the Hospital
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12/5/84 Quarter MBO Report, all as contained in
Doc. T84-117.
The next item considered was authorization for the
Chancellor at of the University of Massachusetts to serve as
ex-officio member of the Biotechnology Research Institute ,
which was established to manage the Medical Park. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To authorize the Chancellor of the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Worcester to
serve as an ex officio member of the Board
of Trustees of the Massachusetts Bio-
technical Research Institute. (Doc.
T8 4-116)
A resolution honoring former Trustee George Baldwin was
then presented for consideration. It was moved, seconded and
unanimously
RESOLVED: WHEREAS, George Baldwin has served the
University of Massachusetts with great
distinction as a member of its Board of
Trustees since 1980; and WHEREAS he has
served on the University of Massachusetts
Hospital Management Board; and WHEREAS he
has served on the University of Massa-
chusetts Building Authority; and WHEREAS
his contributions to and the support of
the University of Massachusetts have been
exemplary, the Board wishes to express its
deep appreciation to him for his perfor-
mance as a Trustee, for his time and
effort, for his contributions to the Board
of Trustees, and for the Honor to have
served with him. BE IT RESOLVED,
THEREFORE, that George R. Baldwin be com-
mended for his valuable service to the
Board of Trustees and his deep commitment
to the students and the mission of the
University of Massachusetts.
Trustee Knowles gave the report of the Athletic Committee .
At its last meeting, the Committee reviewed the proposal to do
a feasibility study on a multi-purpose facility on the Amherst
campus which would be used by the campus for many things in-
cluding sports programs such as basketball and indoor sports
programs in general. The Committee recommended that the
Building Authority proceed with the feasibility study and it is
expected that the study would be done sometime in the Spring.
The Trustees then heard a Report of the Affirmative Action
Committee . The Committee met and discussed in detail a
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Trustees at a later date.
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The Trustees then heard the report of the University Re -
lations and Development Committee . Trustee Sweeney reported
that issues discussed at the Committee's first meeting included
the Role of the Trustee Committee, and the University Wide
Council, and heard status reports with respect to the various
campuses and what they were doing.
Chairman Quinn asked for a motion to go into Executive
Session to discuss the awarding of honorary degrees. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To go into Executive Session
The time was 4:10 p.m. Chairman Quinn voted for the
motion as did Trustees Carlin, Gomes, Keller, Knowles,
Kurzman, Robsham, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas.
The Committee came out of Executive Session and it
was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To award honorary degrees to those in-
dividuals agreed upon in executive session
and to instruct the Chancellors to proceed
with the necessary arrangements.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45
p.m.
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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